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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:
Reptile
Estimated genome size:
Size:
10 - 20 cm (total body length)
Distribution:
Endemic to the Republic of South Africa, Western Cape Province, ranging from Mossel Bay to near Saldanha Bay.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
69.13 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.32 kilobases
Assembly N50:
1032.76 kilobases
Contig number:
9 630
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Flye
Genome Length:
1.54 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.6% [S: 98.4%, D: 1.2%]
BUSCO database:
eukaryota
Scelotes bipes
Silvery Dwarf Burrowing Skink
Importance:
This species is an important model for investigating limb reduction and genomic evolution in vertebrates. Within the genus Scelotes, it represents an intermediate limb development stage (forelimb digits = 0; hindlimb digits = 2), making it particularly valuable for comparative developmental and evolutionary studies. Its restricted distribution across distinct habitats and regions further enhances its utility as a model species for biogeographic and molecular ecology research.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr. Zhongning Zhao
University of Free State
Date Published:
2026-02-05
Photo credit:
© L. Kemp
Fauna
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