The chromosomal genome sequence of Haliclona indistincta (Bowerbank, 1866) (Haplosclerida: Chalinidae) and its associated microbial metagenome sequences

Key Points

• To assemble the complete genome and mitochondrial genome of *Haliclona indistincta* and analyze its microbial metagenome.
• Generated genome assembly from a sponge sample.
• Scaffolded genome into chromosomal pseudomolecules.
• Annotated genes using Ensembl database.
• Recovered metagenome bins from sequence data.
• The genome has a total length of 144.34 megabases.
• 99.37% of the assembly is organized into 10 chromosomal pseudomolecules.
• Identified 18,062 protein-coding genes.
• Successfully assembled a 24.89 kilobases mitochondrial genome.
• Two distinct metagenome bins were recovered from the genomic data.