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Group:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
1.5 m in height
Size:
1.5 m in height
Distribution:
Brunia noduliflora occurs from the Cederberg southwards to the Cape Peninsula and eastwards as far as the Cockscomb in the Groot Winterhoek Mountains of the Eastern Cape, at altitudes from near sea level to approximately 1 500 m.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
39.88 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
16.91 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.72 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
97.40% [S: 47.0%, D: 50.0%]
Importance:
Brunia noduliflora is the most widespread species in the subgenus Brunia and occurs across diverse fynbos habitats in the Cape Floristic Region. Its broad ecological range makes it valuable for studying diversification and adaptation within the Bruniaceae.
Group:
Bony fish
Estimated genome size:
Size:
120 cm Total Length
Distribution:
This species is endemic to the southeastern coast of southern Africa, with a current distribution ranging from Sodwana Bay to Cape Agulhas.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
22.71 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
3.02 kilobases
Assembly N50:
654.82 kilobases
Contig number:
8 207
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
0.75 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
97.6% [S: 94.5%, D: 3.1%]
BUSCO database:
TBA
Polysteganus undulosus
Seventyfour seabream
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Importance:
Due to overexploitation, the Seventyfour seabream remains off-limits to both commercial and recreational fishing. It is currently listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Gwynneth Matcher
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
Date Published:
2025-06-23
Photo credit:
© D. Wamerdam
Fauna
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