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New species, new information – how our native species can benefit from genomics

 

Photo of someones hand holding a New Zealand kōura by its body.

The face of nature’s stream cleaner – a kōura shows off some of the six pairs of appendages that make up their mouths, as well as their huge front claws. Image source: RNZ National

Mary Hawkes explains her work helping to make genetic resources for New Zealand’s kōura (freshwater crayfish).

New Zealand is a country with weird, wonderful, and unfortunately endangered native species that have spent millions of years evolving in a unique ecosystem. From the kākāpō to the tuatara, conservationists are now using genomic data to help preserve our natural heritage. Continue reading