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. 2024 Feb 15;13(2):e0091223.
doi: 10.1128/mra.00912-23. Epub 2024 Jan 11.

Draft genome sequence of Wigglesworthia glossinidia "palpalis gambiensis" isolate

Noah Spencer  1   2 , Mathilda Santee  1 , Adam Wetherhold  1 , Rita V M Rio  1
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Draft genome sequence of Wigglesworthia glossinidia "palpalis gambiensis" isolate

Noah Spencer et al. Microbiol Resour Announc. .

Abstract

The 0.719 Mb genome of the tsetse endosymbiont, Wigglesworthia glossinidia, from Glossina palpalis gambiensis is presented. This Wigglesworthia genome retains 611 protein-coding sequences and a 25.3% GC content. A cryptic plasmid is conserved, between Wigglesworthia isolates, suggesting functional significance. This genome adds a further dimension to characterize Wigglesworthia lineage-based differences.

Keywords: Wigglesworthia; ancient endosymbiont; obligate mutualist; tsetse fly.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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