barcoding and large gulls

[Paul Taylor <>]

Carl Clifford wrote:
> Wim,
> Thanks. Very interesting. Certainly looks like DNA is not the answer to 
> everything.
Actually, DNA is the answer, but "barcoding" only samples a small subset
of the entire genome.  For troublesome groups like herring gulls it
should be treated as a screening tool rather than a positive ID;
additional tests can be used to resolve those differences.

(In some ways, I'm glad there isn't a Star Trek-style "tricorder" to
identify everything - where's the fun/suspense/frustration in that?!)

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