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The 5′-end of the mitochondrial control region sequences of three flatfishes (Pleuronectiformes: Pleuronectidae) were amplified and sequenced. These sequences were compared with those of other three Pleuronectids species retrieved from GenBank. A phylogenetic tree was constructed based on the partial control region sequences. The results of phylogenetic analysis are consistent with those of conventional systematics. Compared to previous studies, the structure of the 5′-end of mitochondrial control region was analyzed. The terminal associated sequence motif and its complementary motif were identified at the 5′-end of the sequences. A conserved sequence block, named as CM5’d, was identified in the 5′-end of control region sequences in all Pleuronectids. Another central conserved sequence block, named as CSB-F, was detected in the central conserved blocks.
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Yu, J., Kong, X., Yu, Z. et al. Comparative analysis of mitochondrial control region sequence from three flatfish species (pleuronectidae). J Ocean Univ. China 4, 80–84 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11802-005-0028-0
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