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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:
Eudicot
Genome size:
Unknown
Size:
10-30 cm
Distribution:
This native plant grows in the Western and Eastern Cape provinces from the Riversdale region to the southern part of Kwazulu-Natal.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
31.81 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
13.99 kilobases
Assembly N50:
TBA
Contig number:
TBA
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
1.03 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.8%
BUSCO database:
TBA
Carpobrotus deliciosus
Sour Fig
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Importance:
The Sour Fig / Gaukum / Igcuthuma is a tough, evergreen perennial plant cultivated for its edible fruits and leaves. It has thirst-quenching properties for humans and animals (including tortoises) alike. It is
valuable as an ornamental plant as a soil stabilizer. It also has medicinal properties. It is rich in nectar and attracts many pollinating insects such as bees.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Ernst Van Jaarsveld,
University of Western Cape | Babylonstoren
Date Published:
2024-06-12
Photo credit:
© H. de Beer
Flora
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