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Genetic chronicle of the capybara: the complete mitochondrial genome of Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A brazilian digital influencer has kept a capybara (named Filó) in captivity, using her in his videos, which is against the law in Brazil. Because of this, she was confiscated by professionals from the IBAMA (Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources). However, the commotion surrounding the confiscation of the animal disregards the dangers associated with humans being in close proximity to wild animals. Despite their widespread and sanitary importance, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris lacks a description of its complete mitochondrial genome. To fill this gap, we assembled and annotated the mitogenome of capybara and used it to make the phylogeny of the related groups.

Source: Mammalian Biology

DOI: 10.1007/s42991-024-00417-3

Authors: Iuri Batista da Silva, Fabiano Bezerra Menegídio, Caroline Garcia, Karine Frehner Kavalco, Rubens Pasa

Institutions: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes, Southwest Bahia State University

Language: English

Topic: Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4396558512

FWCI: 0.325

Cites: 42

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10