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To investigate the phylogenetic relationships and genetic variation within Orthochirus fomichevi in the Kurdistan region.

June 4, 20260 citations

The First Molecular Phylogeny of Orthochirus fomichevi Kovařík, Yağmur, Fet & Hussen, 2 (0S1c9o rpiones: Buthidae) From Duhok Province, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, as Inferred from Mitochondrial COI Gene.

ARAli Farhad Ramadhan KSKachel Hamid Saeid

Key Points

To investigate the phylogenetic relationships and genetic variation within Orthochirus fomichevi in the Kurdistan region.
Samples collected from Duhok Province, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
Molecular data analyzed using mitochondrial COI gene sequences.
Isolates compared with GenBank entries for phylogenetic analysis.
Isolates from GenBank showed high genetic similarity, confirming they belong to Orthochirus fomichevi.
Findings emphasize the need for molecular methods in scorpion taxonomy.

Abstract

Introduction: Kovařík, Yağmur, Fet & Hussen, 2019 comprises small-sized scorpions in the family Buthidae, inhabiting the Kurdistan region of Iraq and parts of Turkey. Despite the availability of some molecular data, the phylogenetic relationship and genetic variation within this species remain largely unexplored. Materials & Methods: collected from Duhok Province, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Results: isolates from GenBank were genetically very close to each other, indicating that they belong to the same species. Conclusion: isolates from the GenBank database. These findings underscore the importance of integrating molecular tools with morphological analysis for accurate scorpion taxonomy.

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