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Group:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
1.5 m in height
Size:
1.5 m in height
Distribution:
Brunia noduliflora occurs from the Cederberg southwards to the Cape Peninsula and eastwards as far as the Cockscomb in the Groot Winterhoek Mountains of the Eastern Cape, at altitudes from near sea level to approximately 1 500 m.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
39.88 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
16.91 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.72 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
97.40% [S: 47.0%, D: 50.0%]
Importance:
Brunia noduliflora is the most widespread species in the subgenus Brunia and occurs across diverse fynbos habitats in the Cape Floristic Region. Its broad ecological range makes it valuable for studying diversification and adaptation within the Bruniaceae.
Group:
Insect
Estimated genome size:
Size:
3.5-5 mm length
Distribution:
Eastern Cape in the vicinity of Kariega and Gqeberha.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
40.47 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
4.63 kilobases
Assembly N50:
2 317.9 kilobases
Contig number:
5 131
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
0.89 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.6% [S: 97.3%, D: 2.3%]
BUSCO database:
insecta
Erotylid sp. nov. MS 6
Cycad fungus beetle
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Importance:
This cycad fungus beetle is a pollinator of highly endangered cycad species. Genome sequencing will assist in accurate species identification and classification, as well as in determining host specificity, thereby informing targeted conservation and recovery plans.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Prof. John Donaldson
Wild Cycad Conservancy; University of Pretoria
Date Published:
2026-02-03
Photo credit:
© Wild Cycad Conservancy
Fauna
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