Hi mates, I'm doing systematic work required for obtaining DNA from species that belong to a chaotic genus. I wonder if it's acceptable to apply an non-destructive extraction on the paratype? (we have more than 6 specimen for each species)
If your method is non-destructive I don't see any reason not to proceed. Are typotypes available? If you are still nervous, you have some choices available. Best regards, Jim Des Lauriers
Hi James Des Lauriers, yes I have some typotypes but there are several species sympatrically distributed. I'm looking for a convincing comparation thus trying to use the paratypes. Thanks for the reply :)