Barcode Long Island Team S.U.B.M.A.R.I.N.E.
Program:
Barcode Long Island
Year:
2015-16
Research Topic:
Biodiversity & trade
Taxonomic Group Studied:
Animals

Project:

Gardiner Park Beetles
Students:
Aidan Pecorale, Jack Magee, Liam Farrell
School:
West Islip High School, Suffolk
Mentors:
Mary Kroll

Abstract:

Beetles can be helpful to the environment, but invasive beetles and their eating habits can be detrimental to trees and crops on Long Island. Identifying new species of beetles can lead to developing better protection for our crops and trees to preserve biodiversity on Long Island.

Poster:

DNA Barcoding Poster
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