ArticleBMC genomics2024
Insights from Melipona bicolor hybrid genome assembly: a stingless bee genome with chromosome-level scaffold.
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- Retroelement expansions underlie genome evolution in stingless bees.BMC genomics · 2026Article
- The Mitochondrial Genome of Melipona fasciculata (Apidae, Meliponini): Genome Organization and Comparative Analyses, Phylogenetic Implications and Divergence Time Estimations.Biochemical genetics · 2025Article
- Chromosome-level genome assembly of Protandrena (Anthemurgus) passiflorae (Hymenoptera: Andrenidae), a host-plant specialist bee.G3 (Bethesda, Md.) · 2025Article
- Multi-Omic Analysis Reveals Population Differentiation and Signatures of Social Evolution in Tetragonula Stingless Bees.Molecular ecology · 2025Article
- The genomes sequenced for the neotropical stingless bees Scaptotrigona bipunctata and S. depilis strengthen the phylogenomics support for the taxonomy of social bees.Genetics and molecular biology · 2025Article
- The nuclear and mitochondrial genome assemblies of Tetragonisca angustula (Apidae: Meliponini), a tiny yet remarkable pollinator in the Neotropics.BMC genomics · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe highly eusocial stingless bees are crucial pollinators of native and agricultural ecosystems. Nevertheless, genomic studies within this bee tribe remain scarce. We present the genome assembly of the stingless bee Melipona bicolor. This bee is a remarkable exception to the typical single-queen colony structure, since in this species, multiple queens may coexist and share reproductive duties, resulting in genetically diverse colonies with weak kinship connections. As the only known genuinely polygynous bee, M. bicolor's genome provides a valuable resource for investigating sociality beyond kin selection.
resultsThe genome was assembled employing a hybrid approach combining short and long reads, resulting in 241 contigs spanning 259 Mb (N50 of 6.2 Mb and 97.5% complete BUSCOs). Comparative analyses shed light on some evolutionary aspects of stingless bee genomics, including multiple chromosomal rearrangements in Melipona. Additionally, we explored the evolution of venom genes in M. bicolor and other stingless bees, revealing that, apart from two genes, the conserved repertoire of venom components remains under purifying selection in this clade.
conclusionThis study advances our understanding of stingless bee genomics, contributing to the conservation efforts of these vital pollinators and offering insights into the evolutionary mechanisms driving their unique adaptations.
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