Chromosome-level reference genome of the European wasp spider <i>Argiope bruennichi</i> : a resource for studies on range expansion and evolutionary adaptation

Abstract

We present the first chromosome-level genome assembly in the order Araneae. With this genomic resource, we open the door for more precise and informative studies on evolution and adaptation not only in A. bruennichi but also in arachnids overall, shedding light on questions such as the genomic architecture of traits, whole-genome duplication, and the genomic mechanisms behind silk and venom evolution.