Description
Bring your students on an expedition to Madagascar! Analyze morphological data and run electrophoresis gels to determine whether researchers have rediscovered a species of lemur once thought to be extinct.
A molecular evolution and ecology lab based directly on our collaborators’ published and unpublished research, this collaboration with the Duke Lemur Center was designed with the goal of bringing molecular techniques to ecology and evolution units. Use as either a quick, single-period, gel-running lab or a week-long mini unit; this lab offers flexibility and high-quality curriculum.
Product Features
- Kit provides enough materials for 8 lab groups
- Can be completed in one 45-minute class period
- Construct phylogenetic trees from DNA sequence data
- Compare generalist and specialist species facing ecological change
- Online teacher guide, student guide, and additional resources are available for downloading
Note: The reagents in this lab require freezer storage and are stable for 12 months when stored in the freezer.