Annie Nyu

The HITAR Institute Canada, British Columbia, Canada
Author    Correspondence author
Genomics and Applied Biology, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 5   doi: 10.5376/gab.2024.15.0026
Received: 05 Aug., 2024    Accepted: 11 Sep., 2024    Published: 27 Sep., 2024

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Nyu A., 2024, Genomic analysis of earwigs and their ecological adaptation: from genome assembly to molecular mechanisms of environmental adaptation, Genomics and Applied Biology, 15(5): 245-254 (doi: 10.5376/gab.2024.15.0026)

The earwig, Forficula auricularia, serves as a significant model organism for studying maternal care, sexual selection, sociality, and host-parasite interactions. Despite its importance, genetic research on this species has been limited due to a lack of comprehensive genomic resources. This study synthesizes recent advancements in the genomic analysis of earwigs, focusing on genome assembly, annotation, and the molecular mechanisms underlying their ecological adaptation. High-quality genome assemblies have been developed using advanced sequencing technologies, revealing extensive genetic diversity and adaptive traits. These genomic resources have facilitated the identification of key genes and pathways involved in environmental adaptation, including responses to temperature, humidity, and other ecological stressors. Comparative genomic studies have further elucidated the evolutionary processes and genetic architecture that enable earwigs to thrive in diverse environments. This study highlights the potential of genomic tools to enhance the understanding of earwig biology and their adaptive strategies, providing a valuable foundation for future research in evolutionary ecology and conservation genetics.

Forficula auricularia; Genome assembly; Ecological adaptation; Genetic diversity; Evolutionary processes