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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:
Monocot
Estimated genome size:
Size:
0.3 - 1.5 metres in height
Distribution:
This grass is widespread in
South Africa, growing in
undisturbed grasslands to
savanna.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
54.61 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
11.62 kilobases
Assembly N50:
63 587.54 kilobases
Contig number:
3 166
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
0.7 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.0% [S: 77.6%, D: 20.4%]
BUSCO database:
eukaryota
Themeda triandra
Red Grass
Importance:
Themeda triandra is a keystone grass species that plays an important role in maintaining healthy grassland ecosystems. It supports both livestock, such as cattle and native herbivores, making it central to wildlife conservation and livestock production.
Date Published:
2026-06-05
Photo credit:
© D. Turner
Flora
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