Project: PRJNA1206938
The primary goal of this study was to generate a high-quality chromosomal-level genome assembly for Tetrix japonica, the type species of the family Tetrigidae (pygmy grasshoppers). This represents the first chromosome-level genome assembly for the Tetrigidae family, providing a crucial genomic resource for evolutionary studies of Orthoptera and advancing our understanding of grasshopper diversity and evolution. As a widely distributed species across East Asia, T. japonica serves as an excellent model organism for studying adaptation, speciation, and phylogenetic relationships within Tetrigidae. This genome assembly will facilitate comparative genomic analyses, aid in understanding the genetic basis of morphological innovations characteristic of pygmy grasshoppers, and serve as a valuable reference for future studies on orthopteran evolution and biodiversity.