The western painted turtle genome, a model for the evolution of extreme physiological adaptations in a slowly evolving lineage

The western painted turtle genome, a model for the evolution of extreme physiological adaptations in a slowly evolving lineage

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Background: We describe the genome of the western painted turtle, Chrysemys picta bellii, one of the most widespread, abundant, and well-studied turtles. We place the genome into a comparative evolutionary context, and focus on genomic features associated with tooth loss, immune function, longevity,...

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Main Authors: Bradley Shaffer, H, Minx, P, Warren, D, Shedlock, A, Thomson, R, Valenzuela, N, Abramyan, J, Amemiya, C, Badenhorst, D, Biggar, K, Borchert, G, Botka, C, Bowden, R, Braun, E, Bronikowski, A, Bruneau, BG, Buck, LT, Capel, B, Castoe, T, Czerwinski, M, Delehaunty, K, Edwards, S, Fronick, C, Fujita, M, Fulton, L
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013

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