Wood feeding and social living: Draft genome of the subterranean termite Reticulitermes lucifugus (Blattodea; Termitoidae).
cytochrome P450
eusociality
gene families
genome evolution
odourant receptors (ORs)
termites
Journal
Insect molecular biology
ISSN: 1365-2583
Titre abrégé: Insect Mol Biol
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9303579
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
04 2023
04 2023
Historique:
received:
15
02
2022
accepted:
08
11
2022
pubmed:
12
11
2022
medline:
15
3
2023
entrez:
11
11
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Termites (Insecta, Blattodea, Termitoidae) are a widespread and diverse group of eusocial insects known for their ability to digest wood matter. Herein, we report the draft genome of the subterranean termite Reticulitermes lucifugus, an economically important species and among the most studied taxa with respect to eusocial organization and mating system. The final assembly (~813 Mb) covered up to 88% of the estimated genome size and, in agreement with the Asexual Queen Succession Mating System, it was found completely homozygous. We predicted 16,349 highly supported gene models and 42% of repetitive DNA content. Transposable elements of R. lucifugus show similar evolutionary dynamics compared to that of other termites, with two main peaks of activity localized at 25% and 8% of Kimura divergence driven by DNA, LINE and SINE elements. Gene family turnover analyses identified multiple instances of gene duplication associated with R. lucifugus diversification, with significant lineage-specific gene family expansions related to development, perception and nutrient metabolism pathways. Finally, we analysed P450 and odourant receptor gene repertoires in detail, highlighting the large diversity and dynamical evolutionary history of these proteins in the R. lucifugus genome. This newly assembled genome will provide a valuable resource for further understanding the molecular basis of termites biology as well as for pest control.
Banques de données
figshare
['10.6084/m9.figshare.19115654.v2']
Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
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Pagination
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© 2022 Royal Entomological Society.
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