The draft genome of horseshoe crab Tachypleus tridentatus reveals its evolutionary scenario and well-developed innate immunity
Abstract Background Horseshoe crabs are ancient marine arthropods with a long evolutionary history extending back approximately 450 million years, which may benefit from their innate immune systems. However, the genetic mechanisms underlying their abilities of distinguishing and defending against in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Genomics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-020-6488-1 |