Publications by authors named "Chenen Tu"
A Chromosome-Level Genome Assembly of Chiton (Chitonida, Polyplacophora, Mollusca).
Animals (Basel)
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Chitons, a primitive group of mollusks, provide a valuable opportunity to study biomineralization, but genomic data at the chromosomal level has been lacking.
- Using advanced sequencing and chromosome mapping techniques, researchers have created a high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly for Acanthochiton rubrolineatus, detailing its size and genetic content.
- This study lays the foundation for further research into the genetic mechanisms behind chiton biomineralization and their evolutionary connections to other mollusks, which can enhance our understanding of molluscan adaptations in varying environments.