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Group:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
1.5 m
Size:
1.5 m
Distribution:
Maiden's Quiver Tree is restricted to desert mountainsides and arid ravines in South Africa (Richtersveld of the Northern Cape) and southern Namibia. Its distribution is concentrated within the Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
379.51 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
12.36 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
11.21 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.9% [S: 92.7%, D: 6.8%]
Importance:
Aloidendron ramosissimum is threatened by plant theft, overgrazing, and ongoing habitat degradation. Its slow growth and low resilience mean disturbances, drought, and increased grazing pressure have long-term impacts, especially on juvenile survival. Climate change and possible mining activities are expected to further reduce its suitable habitat.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Thabang Makola
South African Biodiversity Institute
Group:
Mollusc
Genome size:
675 Million DNA base pairs (0,675 Gigabases)
Size:
9 – 10 cm
Distribution:
Native to the western Indian Ocean (from the Bay of Bengal and the Red Sea to the tip of South Africa), and to the west coast of Africa at least as far north as the Congo.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
~29 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
4,68 kilobases
Assembly N50:
TBA
Contig number:
TBA
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
0,9 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
95,7%
BUSCO database:
TBA
Perna perna
Brown mussel
Importance:
The Brown mussel plays a major role as an ecosystem engineer; is an important human and wildlife food resource.
Sample Contributor contact details:
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
Date Published:
2023-03-01
Photo credit:
© F. Porri
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