The nucleotide sequence of 5 S ribosomal RNA from Vibrio marinus.

The complete nucleotide base sequence of the 5 S ribosomal RNA from Vibrio marinus MP-1 has been determined and compared with those of other members of the Vibrionaceae for which 5S rRNA sequences are available. Comparisons among 5S rRNA nucleotide base sequences confirm that V. marinus (MP-1) belongs to the family Vibrionaceae, but may represent a new genus. Addition of the V. marinus MP-1 5S rRNA sequence to those already determined, and consideration of all data available to date on 5S rRNA sequences, provides fresh insight into the phylogeny of the Vibrionaceae.