Project:

Using DNA Barcode to Examine an Urban Ecosystem: Ants of St. Mary's Park, South Bronx

Students:

Kavita Bhikhi, Hillary Ramirez

School:

Hostos-Lincoln Academy,

Mentors:

Allison Granberry

Abstract:

DNA barcode will be used to study the ant populations in an urban ecosystem in order to establish possible environmental factors that might enhance or threaten biodiversity.