# Draft genome sequence of a marine coccolithophore Chrysotila carterae NIES-4509

## TL;DR

This paper presents the draft genome of the marine coccolithophore Chrysotila carterae NIES-4509 to help study the biology of haptophytes.

## Contribution

The study provides a new draft genome for Chrysotila carterae NIES-4509, a transformable marine coccolithophore.

## Key findings

- The draft genome is approximately 451.7 Mbp in size.
- It has a G + C content of 57.9% and 9,265 contigs.
- The genome is expected to aid in understanding haptophyte cellular physiology.

## Abstract

The present study reports the draft genome assembly of a transformable marine coccolithophore Chrysotila carterae NIES-4509. The draft genome consisted of approximately 451.7 Mbp, with 57.9 % G + C content and 9,265 contigs. This assembly is expected to be utilized for understanding the cellular physiology of marine haptophytes.