Tag Archives: invertebrates

The problem with DNA barcoding

September 2014 0 Comments

Metabarcoding accurately recovers alpha-diversity (species richness) and beta-diversity (species turnover) information, in addition to generating the same management recommendations as morphological biodiversity datasets

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Invertebrates, Survey techniques
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Bioassessment leads to better quality water monitoring in Honduras

January 2012 1 Comment

A biotic index is being developed to monitor water quality in Cusuco National Park, Honduras. Currently only chemical and physical parameters are considered, which provide only a snapshot of conditions in this vital freshwater resource.

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Americas, Invertebrates, Survey techniques
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