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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:
Bony fish
Estimated genome size:
Size:
The species length is up to 2 metres
Distribution:
Circumglobally found in tropical and sub-tropical waters. Found in all oceans, including the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
70.68 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.19 kilobases
Assembly N50:
6 633 kilobases
Contig number:
2 094
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Flye
Genome Length:
0.63 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.9% [S: 97.3%, D: 1.6%]
BUSCO database:
eukaryota
Mola mola
Ocean sunfish
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Importance:
The Ocean sunfish is described as one of the heaviest bony fish in the world, with a sister species recorded as the heaviest bony fish. It forms part of the large iconic sunfish group seen by many water users. Furthermore, the species forms part of the mid-water trawling bycatch. Knowledge of this specific species is important for sustainable fisheries management and understanding the phylogeny in South African waters.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Nathalie Viljoen
Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation
Date Published:
2025-11-28
Photo credit:
© I. Sinclair
Fauna
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