Cyanelle Genomes
The unicellular eukaryote Paulinella chromatophora possesses an organelle (the cyanelle) which represents an independent case of the acquisition of photosynthesis by cyanobacterial endosymbiosis. (Note: the term cyanelle is also applied to the plastids of glaucophytes.)
| Species | variety | Base Pairs | Genes | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulinella chromatophora | 1.02Mb | 867 |
Read more about this topic: List Of Sequenced Plastomes