Chromosome‐level genome assembly of Lethenteron reissneri provides insights into lamprey evolution

<p>The reissner lamprey<i> Lethenteron reissneri</i> belonging to Cyclostomata, serves as a bridge between invertebrates and jawed vertebrates, and is considered the most direct ancestor of vertebrates. However, the genetic mechanisms underlying the adaptive evolution of lampreys remain unclear. Here, we supplied the genome data and annotation data of <em>Lethenteron reissneri</em>. Total 5 files were uploaded, including the assembled genome of <i>Lethenteron reissneri</i>, the gene annotation file in gff format, the gene function annotation file, the LIP gene sequences of 50 species used in the article, and the readme file. This study not only provides the first chromosome-level reference genome in Cyclostomata, but also indicates the unique biology and adaptive evolution of lampreys.</p>