The complete mitochondrial genome of the Tamarisk gerbil, Meriones tamariscinus (Rodentia: Muridae)

AbstractThe complete mitochondrial genome of the Tamarisk jird, Meriones tamariscinus, was sequenced. The 16,389bp genome contains 37 genes, typical for rodent mitogenomes, including 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes, and 13 protein-coding genes. The total GC content of the mitochondrial genome is 36.8%, with a base composition of 34.0% A, 24.5% C, 12.3% G, and 29.2% T. The phylogenetic analysis showed that M. tamariscinus was classified in the genus Meriones, Muridae.