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The genome sequence of the Black-horned Gem soldier fly, Microchrysa polita (Linnaeus, 1758)

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: We present a genome assembly from an individual female Microchrysa polita (the Black-horned Gem; Arthropoda; Insecta; Diptera; Stratiomyidae). The genome sequence has a total length of 846.60 megabases. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 8 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the X sex chromosome. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled and is 17.07 kilobases in length. Gene annotation of this assembly on Ensembl identified 19,601 protein-coding genes.

Source: Wellcome Open Research

DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.23075.2

Authors: Liam M. Crowley, 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 Trust Sanger Institute - generic account for deposition of all core- funded research papers.