Chromosome-level genome assemblies of <i>Channa argus</i> and <i>Channa maculata</i> and comparative analysis of their temperature adaptability

Abstract

C. maculata may have higher resistance to certain diseases, whereas C. argus has a faster and stronger response to low-temperature stress and thus has better adaptability to a low-temperature environment. This study provides a high-quality genome research platform for follow-up studies of Channidae and provides important clues regarding differences in the low-temperature adaptations of fish.