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  • DNA barcoding has revolutionized specimen identification and species discovery.
  • It is widely used in ecology, evolution, and conservation research.
  • However, limitations in species delineation remain a concern.

Discussion:

  • The choice of sequence evolution models significantly impacts genetic distance calculations.
  • The commonly used Kimura 2-parameter model may underestimate species richness.
  • This highlights a critical overlooked aspect of DNA barcoding.

Key Insights:

  • Barley & Thomson's study reveals the substantial effect of sequence evolution models on DNA barcoding results.
  • Inaccurate model selection can lead to misestimations of biodiversity.
  • Accurate species delineation requires careful consideration of evolutionary models.

Outlook:

  • Future DNA barcoding studies must systematically assess model fit for barcoding data.
  • This research prompts a re-evaluation of DNA barcoding's limitations in species delineation.
  • Further investigation into robust methods for species delimitation is warranted.