Genus

Sterna

2 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 33 years (Common tern) to 34 years (Arctic tern).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
33–34 yr
Longest: Arctic tern
Median GC
44.1%
Range 44.1–44.2%
Median mtDNA size
16,708 bp

Where Sterna species sit among 2,335 species

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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Species in Sterna

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Species in Sterna
Sterna paradisaeaArctic tern34 yr16,708 bp44.10%
Sterna hirundoCommon tern33 yr16,707 bp44.19%