Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE) Project – Abridged Grant Proposal [PDF]
Research Ideas and OutcomesThe Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE) Project has the overarching aim of accelerating the use of genomic science to enhance understanding of biodiversity, monitor biodiversity change, and guide interventions to address its decline.
Dimitris Koureas +68 more
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LepEU: A Consortium to Study the Population Genomics of Butterflies and Moths Across Europe [PDF]
Evolutionary ApplicationsLepEU, the European Lepidopteran Population Genomics Consortium, was launched in 2023 to coordinate continental‐scale collections and generate population‐level genomic data for butterflies and moths across Europe.
Patrícia Beldade +30 more
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ERGA-BGE reference genome of the lineid heteronemertean Lineus lacteus (Pilidiophora, Nemertea) [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]
Open Research EuropeThe reference genome of Lineus lacteus is a crucial resource for studying the genetic basis of novelty and the evolution of remarkable traits, such as regeneration and venom, as well as the molecular mechanisms underlying adaptability in marine ...
Patricia Alvarez-Campos +14 more
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Building a Portuguese coalition for biodiversity genomics
npj BiodiversityThe diverse physiography of the Portuguese land and marine territory, spanning from continental Europe to the Atlantic archipelagos, has made it an important repository of biodiversity throughout the Pleistocene glacial cycles, leading to a remarkable ...
João P. Marques +62 more
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ERGA-BGE reference genome of Diadema setosum: the Black Longspine Urchin invading the Mediterranean sea [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] [PDF]
Open Research EuropeThe Diadema setosum reference genome is important for understanding the species adaptation to the Mediterranean marine environment, where it has been newly introduced.
Patrick Wincker +14 more
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ERGA-CBP chromosome-level genome assembly of the blind scorpion Belisarius xambeui Simon, 1879 (Belisariidae, Scorpiones), a singular scorpion in Europe [version 2; peer review: 3 approved, 1 approved with reservations] [PDF]
Open Research EuropeWe present a chromosome-level reference genome for the blind scorpion Belisarius xambeui Simon, 1879 (Belisariidae, Scorpiones). The genome size estimated by flow cytometry (4.32 Gb) closely matches the final assembly size (3.98 Gb).
Vadim A. Pisarenco +9 more
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ERGA-BGE Genome of Ailoscolex lacteospumosus Bouché, 1969 – the enigmatic milky worm endemic to the Pyrenees [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] [PDF]
Open Research EuropeAiloscolex lacteospumosus represents one of the basal taxa of the earthworm family Hormogastridae and was initially placed in a different family, Ailoscolecidae, including just this species.
Jèssica Gómez-Garrido +18 more
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Global Changes in Lepidopteran Phylogenetic Diversity Across Space and Time [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionAmidst increasing reports of insect declines, it is ever more important to understand spatial and temporal insect diversity patterns and processes. Phylogenetic diversity (PD) is an important biodiversity metric in that it relates strongly to ecosystem ...
Jillian Muirberry, Lesley T. Lancaster
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ERGA-BGE genome of the Spanish moon moth Actias isabellae Graells, 1849: a nocturnal lepidopteran protected by the Habitats Directive [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]
Open Research EuropeHigh-quality reference genomes are critical resources for understanding biodiversity and supporting conservation efforts. We present the chromosome-level assembly of the Spanish moon moth, Actias isabellae (Graells, 1849), a nocturnal lepidopteran ...
Jèssica Gómez-Garrido +19 more
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ERGA-BGE reference genome of Gambusia holbrooki, a globally invasive freshwater fish [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]
Open Research EuropeThe Gambusia holbrooki (eastern mosquitofish) reference genome will offer a crucial resource for understanding the evolution and adaptation of invasive freshwater fish species. The genome of G. holbrooki was assembled into two haplotypes through a phased
Jonathan M.D. Wood +17 more
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