Lepidosiren paradoxa, the South American lungfish, is an air-breathing freshwater species with eel-like fins and remarkable estivation abilities. Its genome is the largest animal genome sequenced, shaped by massive transposable-element expansion and providing key insights into tetrapod evolution. Information about the article: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07830-1, 08/14/2024 Authors: Ariadna Abad García, Aina Ferré Valero, Maria García Lara, Eider…
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Axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum, the axolotl, is a salamander species capable of regenerating lost body parts, including limbs and spinal cord. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding regeneration mechanisms and evolution. 10.1038/nature25458 (Jan 24, 2018)