Bubalus bubalis, the water buffalo, is a mammal that can swim up to 50 km/h and hold its breath for 5 minutes. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding buffalo genetics, livestock maintainance and milk production. https://doi.org/10.1101/618785 (January/02/2020) Authors: Adrià Casas Colom, Sergi Garcia Fontanet, Paula Lluma Mañas, Neosbel Jordan Ortiz Sandoval, Jan Pericas Morales
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Whitespotted bambooshark
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…
European eel
Its body is covered in a slimy mucus layer and its coloration ranges from olive-brown to yellowish on the belly. They live in freshwater but migrate to the sea to spawn. Specifically, they are born in the Sargasso Sea, then drift thousands of kilometers across the ocean to European rivers, where they spend most of…
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…
Blue whale
Balaenoptera musculus, the blue whale, is the largest animal known to have ever existed. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding marine mammal biology, longevity, and resistance to cancer. 10.1093/molbev/msae036 (Feb 20, 2024) Authors: Berta Poch Ordoñez, Cynthia Ramírez Arias, Daniel Robledillo Manotas, Gracia del Pilar Sánchez López
Yellow fever mosquito
Aedes aegypti, the yellow fever mosquito, is a vector for several viral diseases, including yellow fever. Its genome is approximately 1.38 Gb in size, with around 15,000 genes. This improved reference genome provides valuable insights into its biology and can inform strategies for controlling arbovirus transmission. Author: Manel Gómez García
Indian cobra
Naja naja, the Indian cobra, is a venomous snake species found in South Asia. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding venom composition and evolution, as well as developing antivenom treatments. 10.1038/s41588-019-0559-8 (Jan 6, 2020)
Arctic fox
Vulpes lagopus, the Arctic fox, is a small fox species adapted to cold environments. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding fox genetics, adaptation to Arctic climates, and evolution. 10.1111/1755-0998.13397 (Apr 21, 2021)
American lobster
Homarus americanus, the American lobster, is a commercially important crustacean species. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding lobster biology, fisheries management, and conservation efforts. 10.1126/sciadv.abe8290 (Jun 23, 2021)