High-quality genome assembly of the striped mussel Mytilus strigata using PacBio HiFi and Hi-C sequencing

This project aims to generate a high quality reference genome for the striped mussel Mytilus strigata, an invasive bivalve species distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. The genome was sequenced using PacBio HiFi long reads and Hi C data to assist in chromosome level assembly. The resulting genome provides valuable resources for studying the species adaptation, invasion biology, and evolutionary history, and will support future comparative genomic and population genetic analyses within the Mytilus genus.