The genome sequence of a segmented worm, Terebella lapidaria Linnaeus, 1767

Area of Science:

• Genomics
• Marine Biology
• Invertebrate Zoology

Background:

• Terebella lapidaria is a marine segmented worm belonging to the Annelida phylum.
• Understanding the genetic makeup of polychaetes is vital for evolutionary and ecological research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To generate a high-quality genome assembly for Terebella lapidaria.
• To provide a genomic resource for studying annelid diversity and evolution.

Main Methods:

• Whole-genome sequencing of an individual Terebella lapidaria.
• Bioinformatic analysis for genome assembly and scaffolding.
• Mitochondrial genome assembly.

Main Results:

• A genome assembly of 765.20 megabases was generated.
• The assembly is largely organized into 16 chromosomal pseudomolecules.
• The mitochondrial genome was also successfully assembled (15.97 kilobases).

Conclusions:

• This genome assembly represents a significant resource for the scientific community.
• Facilitates future research into the genomics, evolution, and biology of Terebellidae and polychaetes.