Genomic resources across squamate reptiles (lizards and snakes) have lagged behind
other vertebrate systems and high-quality reference genomes remain scarce. Of the 23 …

Squamates represent a highly diverse and species-rich vertebrate group that is remarkably
understudied from a genomic perspective. A scarcity of genomic data is particularly evident …

Squamate reptiles exhibit high variation in their phenotypic traits and geographical
distributions and are therefore fascinating taxa for evolutionary and ecological research …

Rapid technological improvements are democratizing access to high quality, chromosome-
scale genome assemblies. No longer the domain of only the most highly studied model …

Background High-quality genomic resources facilitate investigations into behavioral
ecology, morphological and physiological adaptations, and the evolution of genomic …

Background Geckos are among the most species-rich reptile groups and the sister clade to
all other lizards and snakes. Geckos possess a suite of distinctive characteristics, including …

Rapid technological improvements are democratizing access to high quality, chromosome-
scale genome assemblies. No longer the domain of only the most highly studied model …

Background The increasing number of chromosome-level genome assemblies has
advanced our knowledge and understanding of macroevolutionary processes. Here, we …

Background Transition from a lizard-like to a snake-like body form is one of the most
important transformations in reptilian evolution. The increasing number of sequenced …

Most amniote genomes are diploid and moderate in size (∼ 1–6 Gbp) and contain a large
proportion of repetitive sequences. The development of next-generation sequencing …