# The complete mitochondrial genome data of Ylistrum balloti (Bernardi 1861) (Bivalvia: Pectinidae) from China

## TL;DR

This paper reports the full mitochondrial genome of the bivalve Ylistrum balloti, offering genetic insights for evolutionary and taxonomic studies.

## Contribution

The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Ylistrum balloti is newly characterized and analyzed phylogenetically.

## Key findings

- The mitogenome of Y. balloti is 19,484 bp long with specific base composition and gene content.
- Phylogenetic analysis groups Y. balloti with Y. japonicum within the Pectinidae family.
- The dataset provides a foundation for future studies in evolution and population genetics.

## Abstract

The marine bivalve Ylistrum balloti, an economically important species found in the South China Sea, remains largely unexplored in terms of its genetic background. In this study, we have determined the complete mitochondrial genome of Y. balloti. The entire mitogenome of Y. balloti spans 19484 bp, with a base composition of 21.94% A, 13.12% C, 29% G and 35.94% T. The genome contains 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 3 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, 23 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, and a major non-coding region (MNR). A phylogenetic analysis, based on 12 protein-coding genes (PCGs) from 15 species within related taxa, supported the grouping of Y. balloti with Y. japonicum and their clustering within the Pectinidae family. This dataset presents the complete mitochondrial genome of Y. balloti, providing insights for studies in evolution, taxonomy, DNA barcoding, and population genetics of Ylistrum.