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Group:
Insect
Estimated genome size:
Greater than 18 mm
Size:
Greater than 18 mm
Distribution:
Anthia decemguttata inhabits sandy areas of the Karoo and fynbos regions in South Africa and Namibia. In South Africa, it occurs in the Northern Cape, Western Cape and Eastern Cape.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
71.66 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
3.56 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.51 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
100.0% [S: 98.8%, D: 1.2%]
Importance:
Anthia decemguttata belongs to the family Carabidae, a group of beetles that includes important predators. Carabids are abundant in agricultural fields worldwide and may help control agricultural pests naturally.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Charlene Janion-Scheepers
University of Cape Town
Group:
Monocot
Estimated genome size:
Size:
5 cm in height
Distribution:
Widespread across the
Western Cape
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
12.53 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
31.99 kilobases
Assembly N50:
25 557.78 kilobases
Contig number:
162
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
0.51 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.8% [S: 87.8%, D: 12%]
BUSCO database:
viridiplantae
Aristea Africana
Blousuurkanol
Importance:
Aristea africana represents a key taxonomic group within the genus Aristea, contributing to broader representation of this lineage within the highly diverse family Iridaceae. As a widespread Cape species, its genome offers significant research value, with potential to provide insights into adaptation, speciation, and evolutionary relationships within the genus. The species is also of conservation significance, highlighting its value as a model for evolutionary and ecological research.
Date Published:
2026-06-04
Photo credit:
© N.T. Moolman
Flora
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