Western Painted Turtle genome decoded: Scientist uncover evolutionary history behind common turtle's novel traits
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - 09:30
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have recently decoded the genome of the Western Painted Turtle, Chrysemys picta bellii, one of the most widespread, abundant and well-studied turtles in North America. This freshwater turtle is only the second reptile species for which complete genome sequences have been assembled and analyzed, behind the green anole lizard.