As a follow up to the decomposition research project, a grou…

As a follow up to the decomposition research project, a group of students wants to determine what microbial decomposers were present in the soil and how the the species of decomposers differed between their treatments. What would be the most efficient method for the students to use? Note: assume that access to all of these is possible and they have funding for any option they choose.

Two students are working in a museum. One is working with DN…

Two students are working in a museum. One is working with DNA sequence data to determine which specimens are different enough to be categorized as separate species. This student is using the definition. The other is checking the classification of pressed plant specimens examining leaf and floral features to identify the species. This student is using the definition.