Chiloscyllium plagiosum, the whitespotted bambooshark, is a nocturnal reef-dwelling and small species (with a length of 24-37 inches). Its genome size is larger than a whale shark. Zhang Y, Gao H, Li H, Guo J, Ouyang B, Wang M, et al. (November 2020). “The White-Spotted Bamboo Shark Genome Reveals Chromosome Rearrangements and Fast-Evolving Immune Genes…
Genomic interest areas: Model species
Atlantic horseshoe crab
Limulus polyphemus, the Atlantic horseshoe crab, is a marine arthropod considered a “living fossil” extending back approximately 450 million years. The blood color is blue due to the presence of hemocyanin and contains amoebocytes, used to detect toxins. Its genome presents specific duplications of genes related to innate immunity. https://doi.org/10.1186/2047-217X-3-9, 05/14/2014 Author: Guillem Dachs Margarit
Clown anemonefish
The false clownfish, Amphiprion ocellaris, is a popular fish species and an emerging model organism for studying the ecology, evolution, adaptation, and developmental biology of reef fishes. The false clownfish, Amphiprion ocellaris, shows different agonistic behaviours, defined as an individual’s aggressive behavior towards a conspecific, living with different host anemones. Juvenile fish were exposed to…
Wasp spider
The wasp spider is a large orb-weaving spider with striking colors, freaturing black and white bands on a yellow abdomen. Females are much larger than males. It is commonly found in meadows, fields and along roadsides throughout Europe. It builds large circular webs that include a zig-zag shaped band called stabilimentum, whose function is still…
S. solfataricus
Saccharolobus solfataricus is an archaeal species that thrives in volcanic environments with high temperatures and acidity. It serves as a model organism for studying DNA replication, the cell cycle, chromosomal integration, transcription, RNA processing, and translation. 10.1073/pnas.141222098 (Jun 26, 2001) Author: Mar Iglesias Navarrete
D. radiodurans
Deinococcus radiodurans is the most radiation resistant organism. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding extreme radiation resistance and enhancing bioremediation applications. 10.1126/science.286.5444.1571 (Nov 19, 1999) Author: Vera Alfaro Tena
Pyrolobus fumarii
Pyrolobus fumarii is a hyperthermophilic chemolithoautotroph known as the primary producer of organic matter at deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Its genome sequencing provides insights into early life evolution and extremophile adaptations. Author: Elena Jiménez
Social Amoeba
Dictyostelium discoideum, the social amoeba, is a soil-dwelling unicellular protist which forms fruiting bodies made of many cells that aggregate under starvation. Its genome has a very high AT percentage and can help us learn about the evolution of amoebae and how multicellularity happens. Authors: Lucas Bartolomé Grosso, Joan Ortiz Badia, Marc Pedra Vilalta
Corn plant
Maize cobs typically have an even number of rows — it’s a cool quirk of plant biology—. Regardless of the variety, kernels rows follow a predictable pattern, with most types having between 8 and 20 rows. This happens because of the way maize develops, ensuring the total number of rows is almost always an even…
Zombie-ant fungus
Ophiocordyceps unilateralis is valued in local traditions for its medicinal properties. It contains cordycepin, known for its anti-inflammatory and potential anticancer effects. Additionally, it supports kidney health and may help manage depression and diabetes. de Bekker, C., Ohm, R. A., Loreto, R. G., Sebastian, A., Albert, I., Merrow, M., Brachmann, A., & Hughes, D. P….