ERGA-BGE-CBP chromosome-level genome assembly of the blind scorpion Belisarius xambeui Simon, 1879 (Belisariidae, Scorpiones), the most singular scorpion in Europe

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Authors: Sara Guirao‐Rico, Vadim A. Pisarenco, Paula Escuer, Pau Balart‐García, Marc Domènech, Adrià Bellvert, Silvia Adrián‐Serrano, Alejandro Sánchez‐Gracia, Miquel A. Arnedo, Julio Rozas
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Abstract

We present a chromosome-level reference genome for the blind scorpion Belisarius xambeui Simon, 1879 (Belisariidae, Scorpiones). The genome size estimated by flow cytometry (4.32 Gb) closely matches the final assembly size (3.98 Gb). The final assembly comprises 19,045 scaffolds, including 56 chromosome-level scaffolds (pseudochromosomes) that account for 90.08% of the total assembly. Nucleotide diversity across the genome was low, with an average π of 0.0018.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Chromosomal and Genetic Variations Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies

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Journal / source
Open Research Europe
Publication date
17 February 2026
Language
EN