Barcode Long Island Team Formicidae Team
Program:
Barcode Long Island
Year:
2017-18
Research Topic:
Wildlife & health
Taxonomic Group Studied:
Animals: Invertebrate

Project:

Ants in Brooklyn
Students:
Evin Li, MD Hossain, Bryan Hernandez Chava, Jennifer Medina
School:
Sunset Park High School, Brooklyn
Mentors:
Megan Wallner

Abstract:

We want to identify the types of ants that are found in Brooklyn and how they impact on human health. We used apples, Coca-Cola drops, and Pecan Sandies as bait to attract ants. Ants seem to be attracted towards apples rather than the other type of baits.

Poster:

DNA Barcoding Poster
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