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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
Estimated genome size:
Size:
1 m
Distribution:
Euphorbia radyeri (syn. Euphorbia caerulescens), grows on stony slopes and flats among arid scrub and larger bushes from Calitzdorp to Klipplaat and Jansenville.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
202.22 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
13.44 kilobases
Assembly N50:
12 527.56 kilobases
Contig number:
2 263
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
5.77 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.5% [S: 7.5%, D: 92.0%]
BUSCO database:
Hifiasm
Euphorbia radyeri
Blounoorsdoring
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Importance:
The blounoorsdoring , blue euphorbia in English, is a drought-tolerant succulent valued in ornamental horticulture for water wise gardens. Its stems can be used as emergency livestock fodder after the latex has dried to reduce toxicity. The species itself is not currently threatened, but many southern African Euphorbia species face pressure from illegal collection and habitat loss, underscoring the importance of ecological research and conservation planning.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Mr Thabang Makola
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Date Published:
2026-02-05
Photo credit:
© T. Makola
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