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Deploying Community Scientists to Conduct Nondestructive Genetic Sampling of Rare Butterfly Populations
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Biology
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Deploying Community Scientists to Conduct Nondestructive Genetic Sampling of Rare Butterfly Populations

Deploying Community Scientists to Conduct Nondestructive Genetic Sampling of Rare Butterfly Populations

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October 28, 2022

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07:17 min
October 28, 2022

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Here, we present a straightforward protocol for noninvasive genetic sampling of butterfly populations based on the field collection of residual egg debris. It can be used to confirm species identity and quantify genetic variation. This protocol can be easily adapted to broader groups for community science involvement.

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