Evaluating the Effectiveness of DNA Barcoding for Insect Identification: A Comprehensive Review
Satoshi Watanabe, Noriya Masamura, Shinya Satoh, Takashi Hirao
Abstract
The limitations of conventional taxonomy have left a large number of arthropods, especially insects, unidentified. Recently, DNA barcoding—an innovative approach that relies on variations within a short DNA sequence—has emerged as a powerful alternative for species identification. This review article aims to evaluate the efficacy of DNA barcoding in modern insect taxonomy and analyze its role in addressing existing taxonomic challenges. This method is recognized for its speed, accuracy, reliabil
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DNA barcodingIdentification (biology)InsectBiologyComputational biologyEvolutionary biologyEcologyInsect behavior and control techniquesIdentification and Quantification in FoodLepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy