Deciphering the First Complete Mitochondrial Genomes From Appendicularia (Chordata: Tunicate)

At a glance

Project duration
01/2019  – 12/2022
DFG classification of subject areas

Zoology

Funded by

German-Israeli Foundation

Project description

The phylogenetic position of Appendicularia might be crucial for the understanding of the evolution of early vertebrates. The aim of our project is to sequence complete mitochondrial genomes in order to substantiate hypotheses concerning the phylogeny of appendicularians.

Participating institutions

Cooperation partners

  • Cooperation partner
    UniversityIsrael

    Tel Aviv University