Beschreibung
DNA barcoding is a taxonomic method that uses a short genetic marker in an organism's DNA to identify it as belonging to a particular species. It differs from molecular phylogeny in that the main goal is not to determine classification but to identify an unknown sample in terms of a known classification. Applications include, for example, identifying plant leaves even when flowers or fruit are not available, identifing the diet of an animal based on stomach contents or feces and identifying products in commerce (for example herbal supplements or wood).
