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All samples were collected from local fishmarkets throughout Belize.  Students sequenced DNA barcodes (the COI gene) in order to identify the true species and any mislabeling of fish.  You can view and download results below, and all results are maintained in the BOLD Student Data Portal.

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MISLABELED 
Labeled as:  Yellow Tail Snapper
Sequence matched to:  Mutton Snapper
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MISLABELED
Labeled as:  Snapper
Sequence matched to:  Tilapia
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Labeled as:  Barracuda 
Sequence matched to:  Giant Barracuda
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MISLABELED
Labeled as:  Lionfish 
Sequence matched to:  Nassau Grouper
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MISLABELED
Labeled as:  Red Snapper 
Sequence matched to:  Nile Tilapia
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MISLABELED
Labeled as:  Red Snapper 
Sequence matched to:  Schoolmaster Snapper
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MISLABELED
Labeled as:  Parrot Fish 
Sequence matched to:  Yellowtail Snapper
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Labeled as:  Grouper
Sequence matched to:  Goliath Grouper
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