# The chromosomal genome sequence of the sponge Cliona cf. orientalis Thiele (1900) and its associated microbial metagenome sequences

## TL;DR

This paper provides the genome sequence of the sponge Cliona cf. orientalis and its associated microbial genomes.

## Contribution

The study presents a high-quality chromosomal genome assembly and metagenome sequences from the sponge Cliona cf. orientalis.

## Key findings

- The sponge genome is 217.17 megabases long with 19 chromosomal pseudomolecules.
- A mitochondrial genome of 19.63 kilobases and 25,502 protein-coding genes were identified.
- A high-quality MAG of Parvibaculaceae and partial Symbiodiniaceae sequences were also assembled.

## Abstract

We present a genome assembly from a specimen of
Cliona cf. orientalis (Porifera; Demospongiae; Clionaida; Clionaidae). The genome sequence has a total length of 217.17 megabases. Most of the assembly (98.28%) is scaffolded into 19 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled and is 19.63 kilobases in length. Gene annotation of this assembly on Ensembl identified 25,502 protein-coding genes. Furthermore, three prokaryotic binned genomes were generated, including a high-quality metagenome-assembled genome (MAG) of the family Parvibaculaceae. Although Symbiodiniaceae sequences were also identified, a complete genome assembly could not be generated due to low coverage.