佛罗里达中部的蚊子从86个野生动物物种中采集DNA,为追踪生物多样性提供了新的途径。 Mosquitoes in central Florida collected DNA from 86 wildlife species, offering a new way to track biodiversity.

佛罗里达大学的一项研究显示,佛罗里达中部的DeLuca保护区的蚊子从86个脊椎物种(包括鹿、野狼、鹰、鹰和地鼠)中采集了DNA,为监测生物多样性提供了一种非侵入性的方法。 A University of Florida study shows mosquitoes in central Florida’s DeLuca Preserve collected DNA from 86 vertebrate species, including deer, coyotes, eagles, and gopher tortoises, offering a non-invasive way to monitor biodiversity. 在八个多月的时间里,研究人员分析了21种蚊子种的2 000多份供血,发现了几乎所有当地野生动物,除了稀有的佛罗里达豹。 Over eight months, researchers analyzed over 2,000 blood meals from 21 mosquito species, detecting nearly all local wildlife except the rare Florida panther. 该方法在湿季有效,可以取代劳动密集型跟踪技术,协助养护和生态系统监测。 The method, effective during the wet season, could replace labor-intensive tracking techniques, aiding conservation and ecosystem monitoring.