馃КFREE DNA Barcoding for North West Invertebrate Recorders 馃К
A maximum of 3 specimens per person can be identified free of charge via DNA barcoding in August 2023. There is no guarantee of success but fresh material has a higher chance. Only a single leg from a preserved specimen is required but two legs would give the opportunity for a repeat test if PCR is not successful in the first instance.
The whole process will be completed by NML staff. You simply post us the material and we鈥檒l do the rest.
Qualifying criteria per Lancashire and Cheshire region specimen
(only one must be met):
A) Attempts by the recorder and regional expert to identify the specimen morphologically have been inconclusive.
B) An identified specimen is not represented on BOLD systems with a UK barcode. Check here.
C) There is a possibility of new insights into the ecology or biology of a species, for example identifying the habitat of morphologically unidentifiable early stages.
Any qualifying specimens must also have been preserved singularly by the following means:
路 Dry-stored (e.g. pinned or card-mounted)
路 Pure ethanol 70%+
路 Isopropyl alcohol 70%+
Please contact: Gary Hedges
gary.hedges@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk with proposals and for posting instructions.
Deadline for receipt of specimens: 16th August 2023
