The genome sizes that we provide have been collected from the scientific literature and personal communications. Whenever possible the reference is listed.
Alternative estimates exist for many uncompleted genomes.
In such cases the newest reference will be quoted in the first room followed by other, less recent estimates. We do not claim that the data and the references listed to support them are in any way superior to other sources of information. They should be subjected to validation by users in possession of expert knowledge. We expect the users to return comments and suggestions of more accurate data and more appropriate references.