Hybrid Genome Assembly of a Neotropical Mutualistic Ant.

ABSTRACT: The success of social insects is largely intertwined with their highly advanced chemical communication system that facilitates recognition and discrimination of species and nest-mates, recruitment, and division of labor. Hydrocarbons, which cover the cuticle of insects, not only serve as waterproofing agents but also constitute a major component of this communication system. Two cryptic Crematogaster species, which share their nest with Camponotus ants, show striking diversity in their cuticular hydrocarbon (CHC) profile. This mutualistic system therefore offers a great opportunity to study the genetic basis of CHC divergence between sister species. As a basis for further genome-wide studies high-quality genomes are needed. Here, we present the annotated draft genome for Crematogaster levi

SUBMITTER: Hartke J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6735702 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature