Urban Barcode Project Team A Survey of Algal Biodiversity in Ponds in Northern New Jersey
Program:
Urban Barcode Project
Year:
2016-17
Research Topic:
Wildlife & health
Taxonomic Group Studied:
Plants

Project:

A Survey of Algal Biodiversity in Ponds in Northern New Jersey
Students:
Lucas Goldman, Isabelle Kang, Alexandra Nelson
School:
Tenafly High School, Other
Mentors:
Grace Woleslagle

Abstract:

Algae are indicator species for pollution. This project aims to identify the species of algae present in ponds in the North New Jersey area to determine what, if any, pollutants may be present in these ponds. We will be taking samples from four different ponds in northern New Jersey.

Poster:

DNA Barcoding Poster
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