DNA barcoding uncovers cryptic diversity in 50% of deep-sea Antarctic polychaetes

DNA barcoding uncovers cryptic diversity in 50% of deep-sea Antarctic polychaetes

The Antarctic marine environment is a diverse ecosystem currently experiencing some of the fastest rates of climatic change. The documentation and management of these changes requires accurate estimates of species diversity. Recently, there has been an increased recognition of the abundance and impo...

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Main Authors: Madeleine J. Brasier, Helena Wiklund, Lenka Neal, Rachel Jeffreys, Katrin Linse, Henry Ruhl, Adrian G. Glover
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2016-01-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
Subjects:
southern ocean
benthos
coi
16s
species diversity
Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsos.160432

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