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Group:
Moncot
Estimated genome size:
50 to 100 cm in height
Size:
50 to 100 cm in height
Distribution:
Endemic to South Africa, the Miracle Clivia Lily is known to occur in the Oorlogskloof area near the town of Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape. The species has only been recorded in the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve, where two subpopulations are found on the Bokkeveldberge plateau.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
426.45 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
12.38 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
15.12 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.3% [S: 69.9%, D: 29.4%]
Importance:
Clivia mirabilis survives in an unusually arid environment compared with other Clivia species, which is why it is known as the “miracle lily”. Its distinctive hardiness has made it desirable for breeders seeking to improve ornamental Clivia lines. However, heavy illegal poaching has removed thousands of plants from the wild. This leaves the remaining population dangerously small and at risk of extinction in its natural habitat.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Felix Middleton
Clivia Society of South Africa
Group:
Mammal
Genome size:
Size:
Head-body 133-202 mm, tail 58-120 mm, ear 17-5-26 mm, hindfoot 21-38 mm; weight 63-211 g
Distribution:
Widely distributed within grasslands in the north eastern parts of South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini, into the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
91.99 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.48 kilobases
Assembly N50:
2 781.9 kilobases
Contig number:
3 740
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
1.22 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.8% [S: 98.0%, D: 0.8%]
BUSCO database:
TBA
Otomys auratus
South East African Vlei Rat
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Importance:
The South East African Vlei Rat is a vital component of South African biodiversity, contributing to ecosystem health through seed dispersal, soil aeration, and serving as prey for predators. Genomic data will inform conservation strategies, ensuring the species' survival and ecosystem stability maintenance.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Carel J Oosthuizen
University of Pretoria
Date Published:
2025-07-23
Photo credit:
© M.K. Oosthuizen
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