New Species of Parasitic Wasps Discovered in Costa Rica
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One reason why the wasps had never been discovered and categorized until now is the unique similarities in their genetic code. Scientists say the methods used to distinguish the different species of wasps include a kind of genetic bar-coding used to analyze and spot the differences in short segments of the wasps’ DNA. While many of the various species exhibited similarities, a primary distinguishing factor was their inability to mate with each other due to genetic differences, a key which helped researchers separate the wasps into different species.
Source: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/03/140304-parasitoid-wasp-costa-rica-new-species-conservation-diversity-science/
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