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ArticleBMC genomic data2026

A curated database of rumen ciliate protozoal 18S rRNA gene sequences for metataxonomic applications.

Katie Lawther, Ilma Tapio, Arturo Vera-Ponce de León, Velma T E Aho, Sharon A Huws, Nicholas J Dimonaco

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Katie LawtherInstitute for Global Food Security, School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK. katiejlawther@gmail.com.
Ilma TapioGenomics and Breeding, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Jokioinen, Finland.
Arturo Vera-Ponce de LeónFaculty of Biosciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway.
Velma T E AhoFaculty of Biosciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway.
Sharon A HuwsInstitute for Global Food Security, School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK.
Nicholas J DimonacoInstitute for Global Food Security, School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK. nicholas@dimonaco.co.uk.

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objectivesProtozoa are key members of the rumen microbiome playing significant roles in nutrient cycling and methane production, yet are understudied. As rumen metataxonomic studies increasingly incorporate protozoal primers, the lack of curated dedicated reference databases limits accurate classification. This dataset was developed to address that gap and support future protozoa-focused rumen microbial analyses. DATA DESCRIPTION: The curated dataset comprises 228 rumen ciliate protozoal 18S rRNA gene sequences sourced from publicly available datasets. Sequences were processed to remove redundancy and standardise naming. The final database spans 23 families, 53 genera, and 100 species, and is suitable for use in metataxonomic pipelines, including QIIME2. It provides a valuable resource for researchers aiming to improve taxonomic resolution of protozoal communities in rumen environments.

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CiliophoraRNA, Ribosomal, 18SRumenAnimalsPhylogenyRNA, Ribosomal, 18S18SCiliatesMetataxonomyProtozoarRNA geneRumen

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PMCPMC13088586

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