Sample information |
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| Location | |
| Collection date | 08/25/2024 |
| Captive / Cultivated? | Wild-caught |
| Group | Kantonsschule Zuercher Unterland |
| Observations | I found it on a gras field in a neighbourhood. |
| Putative identification | Arthropoda Insecta Hymenoptera Formicidae Formica Formica cinerea |
Methods |
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| Extraction kit | Instagene Matrix |
| DNA extraction location | body without wings |
| Single or Duplex PCR | Single Reaction |
| Gel electrophoresis system | MiniOne |
| Buffer | TBE |
| DNA stain | Midori 1:20'000 |
| Gel images |
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| Protocol notes | Reasons why it didn‘t work during the first try (Picture 1): – Foam formation (broken machine) – to much/few sample pipetted in the gel – Centrifuged for too little time |
Results |
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| Wolbachia presence | Yes |
| Confidence level | High |
| Explanation of confidence level | Formica cinerea (Aschgraue Sklavenameise)
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aschgraue_Sklavenameise DNA tested |
| Wolbachia 16S sequence | Download FASTA
Download AB1
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| Arthropod COI sequence | Download FASTA
Download AB1
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| Summary | The Formica cinerea was found to be postive for Wolbachia. |
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