March 14, 2026Wellcome Open Research0 citationsOpen Access
View Full PaperThe genome sequence of the bloodfluke planorb, Biomphalaria glabrata NIMR strain (Say, 1818)
Key Points
- The study aims to present a genome assembly of Biomphalaria glabrata, focusing on its genetic features.
- Genome assembly of an individual Biomphalaria glabrata NIMR strain
- Identification of chromosomal pseudomolecules
- Assembly of mitochondrial genome
- Gene annotation using Ensembl
- Genome spans 850.60 megabases
- 18 chromosomal pseudomolecules identified
- Mitochondrial genome is 13.67 kilobases
- Gene annotation identified 25,327 protein-coding genes
Abstract
We present a genome assembly from an individual Biomphalaria glabrata NIMR strain (bloodfluke planorb; Mollusca; Gastropoda; Planorbidae). The genome sequence spans 850.60 megabases. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 18 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled and is 13.67 kilobases in length. Gene annotation of this assembly on Ensembl identified 25,327 protein-coding genes.