Biome-id offers efficient and reliable DNA-based identification of organisms. We analyse single specimens (DNA Barcoding), bulk samples (DNA Metabarcoding) or DNA traces from environmental samples (eDNA).
DNA Barcoding: Identification of single specimens
Fast and reliable species identification:
- Vertebrates (fishes, amphibians etc.), invertebrates (molluscs, insects etc.)
- Pests and parasites
- Plants, algae and fungi
- Early developmental stages (eggs, larvae etc.)
- Parts of organisms (tissues, skin, hair, blood, feathers etc.)
- Food (fish products etc.)
DNA-Metabarcoding: Analysis of bulk samples
Species composition of bulk samples:
- Zoo- and phytoplankton
- Benthic and infaunal communities
- Faeces
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Gut contents, bird pellets
- Samples from malaise and pitfall traps
- Processed food (e.g.: cans)
Environmental DNA (eDNA): Analysis of traces of DNA
Detection of organisms from water (aquatic and marine), soil and sediment samples
- Detection of target species (e.g.: protected or invasive species)
- Detection of species composition for selected groups (e.g: amphibians, fishes, dragonflies etc.)
- Analysis of multicellular community composition
Population Genetics and Genotyping
Genotyping methods:
- SNP (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism) detection and analysis
- Microsatellite Marker Analysis: Simple Sequence Repeats (SSR), Short Tandem Repeats (STR), Inter-Simple Sequence repeat (ISSR)
- Mitochondrial Sequencing
Biome-id assists you in:
- Compiling faunistic surveys
- Drafting ecological evaluations
- Genotyping and population genetics
- Commissioned research projects (data generation and analysis, publication support)
- Identifying pests, parasites, introduced and protected species
- Authentication of food