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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:
Monocot
Estimated genome size:
Size:
0.5 m
Distribution:
Widespread, usually on coastal sandy flats from southern Namibia to the southeastern Cape.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
356.56 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.81 kilobases
Assembly N50:
15 297.52 kilobases
Contig number:
81 109
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
6.36 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.3% [S: 80.7%, D: 18.6%]
BUSCO database:
viridiplantae
Trachyandra ciliata
Wildeblomkool
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Importance:
Trachyandra ciliata is an edible plant, used as a vegetable and cooked in a stew. The flowering stalks are harvested and can be steamed or boiled the same way as asparagus.
Date Published:
2025-09-22
Photo credit:
© T. Morkel
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