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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:
2 m
Distribution:
Endemic to South Africa, only known to the Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces. It occurs in the Lydenburg District, Sekhukhuneland, the Steelpoort River Valley and to the Olifants River.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
84.83 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
17.59 kilobases
Assembly N50:
24 098.04 kilobases
Contig number:
658
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
2.58 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.8% [S: 78.4%, D: 21.4%]
BUSCO database:
viridiplantae
Euphorbia sekukuniensis
Sekhukhune candelabra tree
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Importance:
The Sekhukhune candelabra tree is a popular ornamental plant. It has a restricted distribution in isolated populations on shallow norite soils and is threatened by mining activities. In southern Africa, the Euphorbiaceae family faces increasing pressure from illegal collection and habitat loss. Over 30 species are listed as threatened and many others are data-deficient or unevaluated, highlighting the need for urgent conservation action.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Mr Thabang Makola
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Date Published:
2026-02-09
Photo credit:
© T. Makola
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