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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
Genome size:
Unknown
Size:
0.6 – 1 meter in height
Distribution:
The Rose spiderhead’s natural distribution is from the Du Toitskloof to the
Riviersonderend Mountains, with an area of occurrence of about 51 km².
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
34.3 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
13.76 kilobases
Assembly N50:
TBA
Contig number:
TBA
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
0.51 Gigabases (487.2 million bases)
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
96.7% [S: 87.5%, D: 9.2%]
BUSCO database:
TBA
Serruria rosea
Rose spiderhead
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Importance:
The Rose spiderhead is one of the most delicate members of the Proteaceae family. It is classified as Near Threatened, so does not currently qualify for any of the threat categories. Due to possible future threats from afforestation, invasive alien plants and susceptibility to drought it may become threatened. Serruria has grown into an important member of the indigenous floriculture industry of South Africa. It is also used in the pot plant industry due to its compact size.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Louisa Blomerus
Crop Development, Agricultural Research Council
Date Published:
2025-03-12
Photo credit:
© L. Blomerus
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