Genomic analysis of Coccomyxa viridis, a common low-abundance alga associated with lichen symbioses
G. Tagirdzhanova, K. Scharnagl, X. Yan, N. J. Talbot
The paper presents the first genome sequence of Coccomyxa viridis, a non-photobiont lichen-associated alga, revealing traits linked to its lichen lifestyle and providing insights into the evolution of lichen symbiosis.
bioRxiv · Sep 13, 2023Microbiology