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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:
15 meters
Distribution:
The wild plum grows from the Eastern Cape northwards through KwaZulu-Natal, Swaziland, southern Mozambique, Limpopo and into Zimbabwe. This is a popular tree in frost-free areas.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
20.11 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
3.17 kilobases
Assembly N50:
1 454.18 kilobases
Contig number:
1 778
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
0.45 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.5% [S: 96.4%, D: 2.1%]
BUSCO database:
viridiplantae
Harpephyllum affrum
Wild plum
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Importance:
The tree’s fruit is edible and enjoyed by birds, animals, and humans. It is used for jams, jellies, and rosé wine. The bark is a traditional medicine for acne, eczema, and "bad blood," often used in skin washes. Burnt bark treats sprains and fractures, while it also serves as a dye. In the Eastern Cape, root decoctions are used for paralysis linked to sorcery
Sample Contributor contact details:
Thabang Makola
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Date Published:
2025-11-28
Photo credit:
© C. Peter
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