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DNA Barcoding

A method for identifying species using short standardized DNA regions. In biodiversity and ecological studies, barcoding supports specimen identification and reference-library matching.

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DNA barcoding helped identify morphologically similar specimens.

Key facts

  • Uses short standard loci for species ID.
  • Relies on curated reference libraries.

Category: Sequencing

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