DNA barcodes change view on how nature is structured
Monday, January 20, 2014 - 22:00
in Biology & Nature
Understanding who feeds on whom and how often is the basis for understanding how nature is built and works. A new study now suggests that the methods used to depict food webs may have a strong impact on how we perceive their makeup. Once similar techniques are applied to food webs across the globe, we may encounter major surprises.