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Molecular Characterization of Sibling Species of the Genus Hirtodrosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study focused on the molecular characterization of two sibling species, Hirtodrosophila fascipennis (Okada, 1967) and Hirtodrosophila pellucidipennis (Bhardwaj, Khan and Fartyal, 2022) using mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I (mtCOI) gene sequences. Sequencing of the amplified mtCOI gene sequences, followed by BLAST analysis confirmed the identification of two species by comparing them to sequences available in GenBank. The identification of species was further confirmed by phylogenetic analysis. The combination of molecular approaches and phylogenetic analysis provides a comprehensive approach to identifying species highlighting the utility of mtCOI as a genetic marker for studying closely related species.

Source: Indian Journal of Entomology

DOI: 10.55446/ije.2025.3330

Authors: Mohd Zahier Khan, Pradeep Chandra Sati, Sonali Khali, Kumari Asha, Rajendra Singh Fartyal

Institutions: Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, University of Allahabad

Language: English

Topic: Diptera species taxonomy and behavior

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: University Grants Commission, Hokkaido University

OpenAlex ID: W4415174388

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