ZooGene, a DNA sequence database for calanoid copepods and euphausiids:

an OBIS tool for uniform standards of species identification

http://www.ZooGene.org

ZooGeneTM Products

DNA sequences

"type" mtCOI sequences for ~70 copepod and ~30 euphausiid species

18S rRNA sequences for 15 copepod and 10 euphausiid genera

mtCOI is diagnostic of species; reveals population genetic structure

accurate, unambiguous molecular systematic character

Rapid identification protocols

multiplexed species-specific PCR protocols for copepods

ZooGeneTM detection kits for distribution

Phylogenetic analyses

reconstruction of speciation patterns

comparison with morphological phylogenies

evolutionary relationship among genera; delimiting families

ZooGene DNA sequence database

growing use of mtCOI as taxonomic character

standardization among regions and taxonomic experts

resource for ecologists in diverse areas of world

definitive, objective answers to: "What species is this?"