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Chromosome-level genome assembly of the bay scallop Argopecten irradians
- Source :
- Scientific Data, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Nature Portfolio, 2024.
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Abstract
- Abstract The bay scallop, Argopecten irradians, is a species of major commercial, cultural, and ecological importance. It is endemic to the eastern coast of the United States, but has also been introduced to China, where it supports a significant aquaculture industry. Here, we provide an annotated chromosome-level reference genome assembly for the bay scallop, assembled using PacBio and Hi-C data. The total genome size is 845.9 Mb, distributed over 1,503 scaffolds with a scaffold N50 of 44.3 Mb. The majority (92.9%) of the assembled genome is contained within the 16 largest scaffolds, corresponding to the 16 chromosomes confirmed by Hi-C analysis. The assembly also includes the complete mitochondrial genome. Approximately 36.2% of the genome consists of repetitive elements. The BUSCO analysis showed a completeness of 96.2%. We identified 33,772 protein-coding genes. This genome assembly will be a valuable resource for future research on evolutionary dynamics, adaptive mechanisms, and will support genome-assisted breeding, contributing to the conservation and management of this iconic species in the face of environmental and pathogenic challenges.
- Subjects :
- Science
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20524463
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Scientific Data
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.6e38f36284545980799514e286589
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-024-03904-x