Exposing diversity: using DNA barcoding to identify more fish species in North America’s fresh water ecosystems
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2013-02-27
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April, J.
Mayden, R.L.
Hanner, R.H.
Institute for Community Engaged Scholarship
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Abstract
DNA barcoding is a technique that can distinguish between known species and help flag the existence of new ones. Using the DNA barcoding technique, researchers found about 28% more lineage diversity in fresh water fishes than had been previously identified using traditional approaches. This technique can be used to discover the diversity on a genetic level, which is hidden to the human eye.
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This summary is a project of the Institute for Community Engaged Scholarship (ICES) at the University of Guelph, with project partners: the Catalyst Centre, SPARK Program at the University of Guelph, and Knowledge Mobilization Unit at York University. This project is part of the Pan-Canadian Research Impact Network. http://csahs.uoguelph.ca/pps/Clear_Research
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DNA Barcoding, taxonomy, fresh water fish, DNA, biodiversity, fish identification, evolution, aquatic ecosystem