GRP 6 – Odorous Ants (Tapinoma Sessile)

May 25, 2024

Sample information
Picture
Photos by: By: Maya I, Jasmine V, Jirah F, Ellie Y
Location
Collection date 05/20/2024
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group California Academy of Mathematics and Science
Observations

The ant was smaller than a grain of rice and was a black/brown color all the way through. Found in dirt with other ants.
Putative identification Arthropoda Hexapoda Insecta Hymenoptera Formicidae

Methods
Extraction kit tweezers
DNA extraction location Whole arthropod
Single or Duplex PCR Single Reaction
Gel electrophoresis system Standard electrophoresis system
Buffer TAE
DNA stain Fast Blast
Gel images
Protocol notes

100 volt, 60+ minutes

Results
Wolbachia presence Unknown
Confidence level High
Explanation of confidence level

There were no bands visible after running the gel and staining it overnight, so we are very confident the results are inconclusive.
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary
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