Publications by authors named "Chenxia Zuo"
Background: Mitochondrial genomes have become a powerful tool for studying molecular genetics and phylogeny of mollusks. Currently, the position of Modiolinae within Mytilidae and the taxonomic and phylogenetic relationships within Modiolinae were still controversial. This study focuses on the complete mitochondrial genomes of two species: Modiolus modulaides (Röding, 1798) and Modiolus auriculatus Krauss, 1848, which have not been sequenced before.
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- Biological invasions, particularly by an invasive mussel, are causing significant declines in native mussel populations in the western Pacific.
- The study compared the intestinal microbiota, metabolomes, and digestive enzyme activities of the two competing mussel species, revealing notable differences in bacterial composition and carbohydrate-related metabolism.
- Findings indicate that the invasive mussel has higher carbohydrate-degrading capabilities and enzyme activity compared to the native species, suggesting these traits may support its survival and competition in the new environment.
is a highly adaptable invasive alien species that has been established in coastal China since 2014. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is an important tool for studying the evolution and population genetics of invasive species. In this study, the mitochondrial genome of from China was sequenced by Illumina high-throughput sequencing and characterized with 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs).
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