PalmBeach33401

October 22, 2024

Sample information
Picture
Photos by: Brendan P., Noah P.
Location
Collection date 09/18/2024
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Palm Beach Atlantic University
Observations

Ant; smaller than a grain of rice
Putative identification Arthropoda

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

Results
Wolbachia presence No
Confidence level High
Explanation of confidence level

Two ants were tested. One ant (well 2) showed a slight banding in the region associated with wolbachia. Though, the other ant (well 3) had no wolbachia presence.
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary The Arthropoda was found to be negative for Wolbachia.
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