Table 1 Barcode divergence statistics (Minimum, Average and Maximum sequence divergence for CO1 sequences greater than 419 bp in length) for two apparent cases of morphologically cryptic variation.
From: Invasions, DNA barcodes, and rapid biodiversity assessment using ants of Mauritius
Original Taxonomic Designation | Min | Average | Max | Provisional species following barcoding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hypoponera johannae | 0 | 18.571 | 23.825 | Hypoponera johannae Hypoponera sp. Mau-01 Hypoponera sp. Mau-02 Hypoponera sp. Mau-03 Hypoponera sp. Mau-03 |
Pristomyrmex browni | 0 | 14.175 | 15.751 | Pristomyrmex browni Pristomyrmex sp. Mau-01 Pristomyrmex sp. Mau-02 |