Moreover, they are the currency for biodiversity classification of geographic regions, and are therefore used to define regions of conservation priority, so-called biological hotspots [ 2, 3].
Furthermore, species are also the currency for biodiversity classification and define regions of conservation priority, so-called biological hotspots [ 7, 8].
Molecular identification and genotyping of EPNs are essential for their proper classification, biodiversity studies, and their potential use in biological control programs.
All three have expanded beyond mere annotation systems and continue to add useful features such as biodiversity analysis, taxonomic classification and metagenome comparisons.
Grewal et al. (2006) stated that isolation and molecular identification for additional species and populations of EPNs are needed for proper classification, for biodiversity studies, and for improving the role of EPNs in biological control.
These results highlight the potential use of ecological land classification for biodiversity monitoring and conservation purposes, e.g. when identifying land units that need to be recovered or targeted for enhanced biodiversity and ecosystem services protection.
The DNA barcoding project aims to establish a 648-bp fragment of the Cytochrome c Oxidase Subunit I (COI) mitochondrial gene as universal method for the taxonomic classification of biodiversity [4], [5].
Lay people classifications of biodiversity generally are based on practical and daily use of natural resources (like berries, shellfish, healing herbs, etc).
These involve considerations about the habitat, sampling strategy, sequencing technology, assembly, gene prediction, taxonomic classification and binning, biodiversity estimation, function predictions and analyses, data integration and subsequent interpretation and data deposition.
As an official provider of biodiversity information of the country, the classification systems followed by TaiCOL has deep and profound influences.
Biodiversity hotspot countries were identified according to Conservation International classification (http://www.biodiversityhotspots.org/xp/Hotspots/).org/xp/Hotspots/
