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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:
10 -20 cm in height
Distribution:
Native to theWestern Cape, this plant's range spans from the Hex River Valley to Riversdale.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
37.11 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
11.87 kilobases
Assembly N50:
52 766.52 kilobases
Contig number:
734
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
0.77 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
96.7% [S: 78.2%, D: 18.5%]
BUSCO database:
viridiplantae
Pelargonium fergusoniae
Malva
Importance:
This species represents a major taxonomic group within Pelargonium, a highly diverse genus with economic, research and conservation value. As an endangered species its assembled genome will support studies of population genetic patterns and inform future conservation strategies.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Annerie Senekal
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden
Date Published:
2026-05-08
Photo credit:
© A. Senekal
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