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Group:
Reptile
Estimated genome size:
10 - 20 cm (total body length)
Size:
10 - 20 cm (total body length)
Distribution:
Endemic to the Republic of South Africa, occurring in Little Namaqualand from Port Nolloth to Clanwilliam.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
48.66 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.93 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
1.56 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.8% [S: 96.9%, D: 2.0%]
Importance:
It serves as an important model species for studying specific stages of limb development within the genus Scelotes, representing an intermediate limb development stage (forelimb digits = 0; hindlimb digits = 2), and for investigating the genomic evolution of vertebrates. It has a restricted distribution and occurs in distinct habitats and regions, making it an excellent model species for biogeographic and molecular ecology studies.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr. Zhongning Zhao
University of Free State
Group:
Eudicot
Genome size:
2 980 million DNA base pairs (2.98 Gigabases)
Size:
One meter in height
Distribution:
It occurs on sandstone and granite outcrops below 500 m from Saldanha Bay to the Cape Peninsula. It is also commonly found on sandy flats and hillsides. It does not tolerate frost and does best with winter rainfall.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
63.41 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
16.75 kilobases
Assembly N50:
TBA
Contig number:
TBA
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
1.66 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.8% [S: 96.5%, D: 3.3%]
BUSCO database:
TBA
Podalyria sericea
Cape satin bush
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Importance:
Podalyria sericea is listed as Vulnerable. This South African endemic plant is threatened due to alien plant infestations, grazing and too frequent fires in its natural habitat. The flowers are visited by carpenter bees and many other insects. This plant has much decorative horticultural value.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Thabang Makola
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Date Published:
2025-03-12
Photo credit:
© T. Makola
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