Takifugu rubripes, the Japanese pufferfish, is a model organism in genetics and genomics research. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding vertebrate evolution, comparative genomics, and human disease modeling. 10.1126/science.1072104 (Aug 23, 2002)
Garden pea
Pisum sativum, the garden pea, is a widely cultivated legume species. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding pea genetics, plant breeding, and traits related to yield, quality, and stress tolerance. 10.1038/s41588-019-0480-1 (Sep 2, 2019)
Vaquita
Phocoena sinus, the vaquita, is the world’s most endangered marine mammal. Its genome provides insights into conservation strategies for this critically endangered porpoise. 10.1111/1755-0998.13284 (Oct 22, 2020)
Amur tiger
Panthera tigris altaica, the Amur tiger, is a critically endangered tiger subspecies found in the Russian Far East. Its genome sequencing aids in conservation efforts and understanding felid genetics and evolution. 10.1038/ncomms3433 (Sep 17, 2013)
Lion
Panthera leo, the lion, is a large carnivorous cat species found in Africa and Asia. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding felid genetics, evolution, and conservation efforts. 10.1038/ncomms3433 (Sep 17, 2013)
Sheep
Ovis aries, the domestic sheep, is an essential livestock species providing wool, meat, and milk. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding sheep genetics, wool production, and traits related to adaptation. 10.1126/science.1252806 (Jun 6, 2014)
Platypus
Ornithorhynchus anatinus, the platypus, is a unique egg-laying mammal found in Australia. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding mammalian evolution, genetics, and reproductive biology. 10.1038/nature06936 (May 8, 2008)
House mouse
Mus musculus, the house mouse, is a widely used model organism in biomedical research. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding mammalian genetics, development, and modeling human diseases. 10.1038/nature01262 (Dec 5, 2002)
Gray short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis domestica, the gray short-tailed opossum, is a marsupial species used as a model organism in biomedical research. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding mammalian genetics, development, and evolution. 10.1038/nature05805 (May 10, 2007)
Swiftwater hydra
Hydra vulgaris is a freshwater cnidarian known for its remarkable regenerative abilities. Its genome helps us understand tissue regeneration and stem cell biology. 10.1038/nature08830 (Mar 14, 2010)