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DNA sequence for tuna and brown trout

Tuna (eel) and trout with a simulated DNA sequence of species

When ‘fishing for eDNA’, students discover what is living in a lake by matching a short DNA sequence with the species it comes from.

Note: These are simulated DNA sequences rather than the actual sequence.

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Published: 2 February 2023Size: 2.31 MB
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