# Draft genome sequence of Wigglesworthia glossinidia “palpalis gambiensis” isolate

## TL;DR

The paper presents the genome sequence of a tsetse fly endosymbiont, Wigglesworthia glossinidia, from the Glossina palpalis gambiensis species.

## Contribution

The study provides a new genome sequence and identifies a conserved cryptic plasmid in Wigglesworthia isolates.

## Key findings

- The genome is 0.719 Mb with 611 protein-coding sequences and 25.3% GC content.
- A cryptic plasmid is conserved across Wigglesworthia isolates, indicating functional importance.
- The genome contributes to understanding lineage-based differences in Wigglesworthia.

## Abstract

The 0.719 Mb genome of the tsetse endosymbiont, Wigglesworthia glossinidia, from Glossina palpalis gambiensis is presented. This Wigglesworthia genome retains 611 protein-coding sequences and a 25.3% GC content. A cryptic plasmid is conserved, between Wigglesworthia isolates, suggesting functional significance. This genome adds a further dimension to characterize Wigglesworthia lineage-based differences.