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Group:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
Up to 18 m tall
Size:
Up to 18 m tall
Distribution:
The species is native to large parts of sub-Saharan Africa (including, but not limited to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe). In South Africa, it is found in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal, North West and some parts of Northern and Eastern Cape.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
86.86 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
17.18 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.39 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.8% [S: 97.4%, D: 1.4%]
Importance:
Sclerocarya birrea is an economically and culturally important African tree, valued for products such as Amarula Cream Liqueur, cosmetic oil, and its traditional medicinal uses, while also supporting rural livelihoods. Its drought tolerant and deep rooting system make it important in agroforestry and ecosystem resilience. Sequencing its genome will improve understanding of its biology, support conservation and breeding efforts, and enhance sustainable commercial development.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Prof. Eshchar Mizrachi
University of Pretoria
Group:
Insect
Estimated genome size:
Size:
4 mm
Distribution:
Trinervitermes sp termites play an important ecological role in South African grassland and savanna ecosystems. As harvester termites, they contribute to nutrient cycling and soil structure by processing large amounts of dry grass, supporting ecosystem productivity and health.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
55.02 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
11.54 kilobases
Assembly N50:
6 338.44 kilobases
Contig number:
3 563
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
1.74 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.5% [S: 96.2%, D: 3.3%]
BUSCO database:
insecta
Trinervitermes sp. Nov
Snouted harvester termites
Importance:
Trinervitermes sp termites are widely distributed across the summer-rainfall regions of southern Africa, particularly in savanna and grassland ecosystems. They are most abundant in warm, open environments and are largely absent from winter rainfall regions and cooler, high altitude areas.
Date Published:
2026-04-24
Photo credit:
© D. Gergonne
Fauna
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