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The genome sequence of the greylag goose, Anser anser (Linnaeus, 1758) (Anseriformes: Anatidae)

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: We present a genome assembly from an individual female Anser anser (greylag goose; Chordata; Aves; Anseriformes; Anatidae). The assembly contains two haplotypes with total lengths of 1 313.44 megabases and 1 168.29 megabases. Most of haplotype 1 (92.76%) is scaffolded into 41 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the W and Z sex chromosomes. Most of haplotype 2 (93.27%) is scaffolded into 39 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled, with a length of 16.74 kilobases. This assembly was generated as part of the Darwin Tree of Life project, which produces reference genomes for eukaryotic species found in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Wellcome Open Research

DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.25783.1

Authors: Toby D. Humby, Michelle F. O’Brien, Rosa Lopez Colom, Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding Collective, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective

Language: English

Topic: Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,128

Funder: Wellcome Trust

Awards: Darwin Tree of Life, Wellcome Sanger Institute Quinquennial Review 2021-2026