DNA barcoding a unique avifauna: an important tool for evolution, systematics and conservation

DNA barcoding a unique avifauna: an important tool for evolution, systematics and conservation

Abstract Background DNA barcoding utilises a standardised region of the cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) gene to identify specimens to the species level. It has proven to be an effective tool for identification of avian samples. The unique island avifauna of New Zealand is taxonomically and evolutionari...

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Main Authors: Jacqueline Tizard, Selina Patel, John Waugh, Erika Tavares, Tjard Bergmann, Brian Gill, Janette Norman, Les Christidis, Paul Scofield, Oliver Haddrath, Allan Baker, David Lambert, Craig Millar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Subjects:
New Zealand birds
Cytochrome c oxidase subunit I
COI
Specimen identification
Conservation
DNA barcodes
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12862-019-1346-y

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