MitoAge

Order

Sirenia

2 species in 2 families. Maximum lifespan ranges from 69 years (West Indian manatee) to 73 years (Dugong).

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Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
69–73 yr
Longest: Dugong
Median GC
43.1%
Range 42.9–43.4%
Families
2
Largest: Dugongidae (1)

Families of Sirenia

2 families, by species count

Where Sirenia 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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  • Sirenia (2)
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By lifespan

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  1. DugongDugong dugon73 yr
  2. West Indian manateeTrichechus manatus69 yr

Species in Sirenia

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Dugong dugonDugongDugongidae73 yr16,850 bp43.35%
Trichechus manatusWest Indian manateeTrichechidae69 yr16,882 bp42.85%

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