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Group:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
1.5 m
Size:
1.5 m
Distribution:
Maiden's Quiver Tree is restricted to desert mountainsides and arid ravines in South Africa (Richtersveld of the Northern Cape) and southern Namibia. Its distribution is concentrated within the Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
379.51 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
12.36 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
11.21 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.9% [S: 92.7%, D: 6.8%]
Importance:
Aloidendron ramosissimum is threatened by plant theft, overgrazing, and ongoing habitat degradation. Its slow growth and low resilience mean disturbances, drought, and increased grazing pressure have long-term impacts, especially on juvenile survival. Climate change and possible mining activities are expected to further reduce its suitable habitat.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Thabang Makola
South African Biodiversity Institute
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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