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Group:
Reptile
Estimated genome size:
10 - 20 cm (total body length)
Size:
10 - 20 cm (total body length)
Distribution:
Endemic to the Republic of South Africa, occurring in Little Namaqualand from Port Nolloth to Clanwilliam.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
48.66 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.93 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
1.56 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.8% [S: 96.9%, D: 2.0%]
Importance:
It serves as an important model species for studying specific stages of limb development within the genus Scelotes, representing an intermediate limb development stage (forelimb digits = 0; hindlimb digits = 2), and for investigating the genomic evolution of vertebrates. It has a restricted distribution and occurs in distinct habitats and regions, making it an excellent model species for biogeographic and molecular ecology studies.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr. Zhongning Zhao
University of Free State
Group:
Insect
Estimated genome size:
Size:
2 to 10 mm
Distribution:
The Common Pugnacious Ant is distributed across Africa in the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
16.14 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
0.88 kilobases
Assembly N50:
26.35 kilobases
Contig number:
16 253
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Flye
Genome Length:
0.22 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
90.6% [S: 87.5%, D: 3.1%]
BUSCO database:
eukaryota
Anoplolepis custodiens
Common Pugnacious Ant
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Importance:
Anoplolepis custodiens plays a major role in seed dispersal in the fynbos regions of South Africa.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Charlene Janion-Scheepers
University of Cape Town
Date Published:
2025-11-28
Photo credit:
© P. Hoenle
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