Complete DNA barcode reference library for a country's butterfly fauna reveals high performance for temperate Europe
DNA barcoding aims to accelerate species identification and discovery, but performance tests have shown marked differences in identification success. As a consequence, there remains a great need for comprehensive studies which objectively test the method in groups with a solid taxonomic framework. This study focuses on the 180 species of butterflies in Romania, accounting for about one third of the European butterfly fauna. This country includes five eco-regions, the highest of any in the European Union, and is a good representative for temperate areas. Morphology and DNA barcodes of more than 1300 specimens were carefully studied and compared. Our results indicate that 90 per cent of the species form barcode clusters allowing their reliable identification.
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| Format: | artículo biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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Royal Society (Great Britain)
2011-02-07
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| Subjects: | Biodiversity, DNA barcoding, Lepidoptera, Morphology, Taxonomy, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10261/42635 |
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