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The DNA of all European butterflies

The complete collection of genetic profiles of European butterflies has been reviewed. It’s a data library, based on over 20,000 mitochondrial DNA sequences, that allows us to know and defend the biodiversity of insects and the ecosystems in which they live. Read more...

The Apennines are recognized as one of the greatest centers of endemism of the Mediterranean seen the presence of a great number of endemic species and of peculiar genetic lines, many of which are raised to species status as a result of in-depth studies. Read more...

Alps and Apennines : similar but different