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- The giant root-rat (or giant mole rat) is a rare rodent native to the Bale Mountains in Ethiopia, playing a vital role as an ecosystem engineer in its habitat.
- Researchers have sequenced the first complete mitochondrial genome of the giant root-rat, utilizing advanced techniques like shotgun sequencing and iterative mapping.
- A phylogenetic analysis confirmed that the giant root-rat is closely related to other species in the Spalacidae family, providing a valuable resource for future population genetic research.
Article Abstract
The endangered giant root-rat (, also known as giant mole rat) is a fossorial rodent endemic to the afro-alpine grasslands of the Bale Mountains in Ethiopia. The species is an important ecosystem engineer with the majority of the global population found within 1000 km. Here, we present the first complete mitochondrial genome of the giant root-rat and the genus , recovered using shotgun sequencing and iterative mapping. A phylogenetic analysis including 15 other representatives of the family Spalacidae placed as sister genus to with high support. This position is in accordance with a recent study revealing the topology of the Spalacidae family. The full mitochondrial genome of the giant root-rat presents an important resource for further population genetic studies.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8253177 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23802359.2021.1944388 | DOI Listing |
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