Multiplexed species-specific PCR protocol to discriminate four N. Atlantic Calanus species, with an mtCOI gene tree for ten Calanus species

Accurate species identification is the cornerstone of any ecological study--yet this fundamental step is not always possible for marine zooplankton. Routine species' identification, especially of juvenile andlarval stages, is difficult for Calanus species (Copepoda; Calanoida) in the N. Atlanti...

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Published in:Marine biology 2001-08, Vol.139 (2), p.279-287
Main Authors: HILL, R. S, ALLEN, L. D, BUCKLIN, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Calanus
Calanus australis
Calanus chilensis
Calanus finmarchicus
Calanus glacialis
Calanus helgolandicus
Calanus hyperboreus
Calanus marshallae
Calanus pacificus
Calanus simillimus
Calanus sinicus
COI gene
Crustacea
Ecological studies
Ecology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Genetics
Invertebrates
Marine
Marine biology
Plankton
Systematics. Geographical distribution
Zooplankton
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Summary:Accurate species identification is the cornerstone of any ecological study--yet this fundamental step is not always possible for marine zooplankton. Routine species' identification, especially of juvenile andlarval stages, is difficult for Calanus species (Copepoda; Calanoida) in the N. Atlantic Ocean, were two or three species may co-occur.
ISSN:0025-3162
1432-1793
DOI:10.1007/s002270100548