# Draft genome sequence of Listeria aquatica strain SM_LAD isolated from cow dung in Bangladesh

## TL;DR

This paper presents the draft genome sequence of a Listeria aquatica strain isolated from cow dung in Bangladesh.

## Contribution

The study provides a new draft genome sequence with identified virulence gene for Listeria aquatica strain SM_LAD.

## Key findings

- The genome consists of 2,675,438 bp in 25 contigs.
- It contains 2,674 coding sequences and a GC content of 39.54%.
- A virulence gene was identified in the genome.

## Abstract

The draft genome sequence of Listeria aquatica strain SM_LAD comprises 2,675,438 bp in 25 contigs with 2,674 coding sequences and a guanine and cytosine (GC) content of 39.54% and displays a virulence gene.