High-quality chromosome-level genome assembly and full-length transcriptome analysis of the pharaoh ant <i>Monomorium pharaonis</i>

Abstract

We produced a high-quality chromosome-level genome for M. pharaonis, which significantly improved previous short-read assemblies. Together with full-length transcriptomes for all castes, we generated a highly accurate annotation for this ant species. These long-read sequencing results provide a useful resource for future functional studies on the genetic mechanisms underlying the evolution of social behaviors and organization in ants.