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Aug 2026
A chromosome-level genome of the franciscana dolphin, Pontoporia blainvillei
The first chromosome-level genome assembly for the franciscana dolphin is presented, generated using PacBio HiFi long-read sequencing and Hi-C chromatin conformation capture, filling an important phylogenetic gap within Cetacea and supporting evidence-based conservation strategies for this endangered species.
L. Canesin, Alexandre Aleixo, Amanda F Vidal et al.
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