Table 2 Main features of the N. apis genome in comparison with N. ceranae
| Â | N. apis | N. ceranae |
|---|---|---|
Size (Mb) | 8.5 | 7.86 |
GC percentage (total genome) (%) | 18.78 | 26 |
GC percentage in coding sequences (%) | 25 | 27 |
GC percentage in 3rd position | 13 | 18 |
tRNA genes (#) | 62 | 65 |
Protein coding genes (CDSs) | 2771 | 2614 |
Gene density (genes/kb) | 0.326 | 0.33 |
Percent coding (%) | 26.8 | 24.2 |