Aphonopelma marxi isolate:APH_5344 Genome sequencing
The north American tarantula (Araneae, Theraphosidae) genus Aphonopelma is one of the most well studied tarantula lineages. To add to growing knowlege of these tarantulas, we aim to assemble a de novo chromosomal, reference genome for Aphonoplema marxi. We sequence PacBio HiFi and HiC data from a single, adult male specimen. The final assembly comprised of 17 autosomes, 1 X chromosome, and 127 unplaced scaffolds.