Zooplankton DNA barcoding: achievement and future perspective

Abstract

DNA barcoding is a method, which use a portion of mitochondrial CO1 gene sequence to identify it as belonging to a particular species. More than a decade had been passed since the introduction of DNA barcoding. Active debates over its pros and cons continue up until the present. In the present manuscript, I have reviewed its advantages and disadvantage and further discussed the future perspective of the method.