Two de novo transcriptome assemblies and functional annotations from juvenile cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) under various metal and pCO2 exposure conditions

The paradigm framing of this research is genomics and molecular biology applied to ecotoxicology and environmental studies.

This preprint presents two de novo transcriptome assemblies for the cuttlefish *Sepia officinalis*. This work fits within the "normal science" stage of Kuhn's paradigm cycle. The researchers are working within the established paradigm of genomics and molecular biology, applying these tools to address specific research questions related to environmental stress in cuttlefish. The study aims to expand the available genomic resources for this species, facilitating future research within the existing paradigm. They explicitly state in their introduction that genomic resources are lacking, and this research is intended to remedy that within the current paradigm. There are no elements of paradigm shift, model drift, or model crisis. This research contributes to the accumulation of knowledge within the accepted paradigm of using genomic tools for biological research. It does not challenge or seek to overthrow existing theoretical frameworks, but rather operates within them. This preprint focuses on providing tools and resources, so the research can be also classified as pre-paradigm.