Barcoding Marine Life

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DNA barcodes (short DNA sequences that can discriminate species and aid in the classification of unknown species) are being determined for many marine animal species in association with Census of Marine Life (CoML) activities and ocean realm field projects. Efforts are underway to more fully coordinate CoML barcoding efforts with the Consortium for the Barcode of Life (CBOL). CBOL is an international initiative devoted to developing DNA barcoding as: 1) an accurate and useful tool for scientific research on the taxonomy of animal and plant species; 2) a practical, cost-effective aid to assigning unidentified specimens to their correct species; and 3) a system for expanding interest and activity in taxonomy.

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