The Chromosome-Level Genome of <i>Hestina assimilis</i> (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) Reveals the Evolution of Saprophagy-Related Genes in Brush-Footed Butterflies

Most butterflies feed on nectar, while some saprophagous butterflies forage on various non-nectar foods. To date, little is known about the genomic and molecular shifts associated with the evolution of the saprophagous feeding strategy. Here, we assembled the high-quality chromosome-level genome of...

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Main Authors: Lu Zhao, Xiao-Dong Li, Tao Jiang, Hang Wang, Zhicuo Dan, Sheng-Quan Xu, De-Long Guan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/3/2087