New research on leech blood meals confirms
value of iDNA methods in biodiversity surveys, includes first identification of
bats and birds
Date: February
27, 2018
Source:
American Museum of Natural History
Summary:
A broad survey conducted across southern Asia
reinforces the idea that the mammal biodiversity of an area can be determined
by looking at the DNA found in leeches' blood meals. The new study also shows
for the first time that DNA found in leeches can be used to identify certain
ground birds and, possibly, some bats.
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