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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:
Up to 30 to 60 cm in height
Distribution:
Skaapbossie/sheep bush is widespread throughout South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. In South Africa, it is found in different biomes and vegetation types, including Succulent Karoo, Nama Karoo, Fynbos and Renosterveld. Preferred habitats are loamy or sandy ridges and plains within arid and semi -arid areas between 900-1 700 m above sea level.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
288 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
7.39 kilobases
Assembly N50:
2 086.75 kilobases
Contig number:
9 599
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
10.41 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.7% [S: 0.2%, D: 99.5%]
BUSCO database:
viridiplantae
Pentzia incana
Skaapbossie
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Importance:
This species is an important pasture plant in the Karoo. The aromatic compounds in its leaves are thought to contribute to the distinctive flavour of Karoo lamb. It has a unique shallow root system. Its ability to anchor and propagate itself through the root system results in the formation of a dense root mass that binds the soil, reducing erosion. (https://pza.sanbi.org/pe tzia-incana).
Date Published:
2025-08-27
Photo credit:
© G. Malan
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