Next-generation sequencing yields the complete mitogenome of stony coral (Favites abdita)

Abstract

In this study, the complete mitogenome sequence of stony coral, Favites abdita (Scleractinia), has been decoded for the first time by next-generation sequencing and genome assembly. The assembled mitogenome, consisting of 17,825 bp, has unique 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 2 transfer RNAs and 3 ribosomal RNAs genes. The complete mitogenome provides essential and important DNA molecular data for further phylogenetic and evolutionary analysis for stony coral phylogeny.