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Comparing fish fillet species identification methods; sal = salary; equip = equipment; Colors green, orange and red represent from the most to the least desirable.
| Method | Prep | Duration | Cost | In Situ | Skill | Destructive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual inspection | no | min | sal | yes | yes | no |
| DNA Barcoding | yes | d | lab supplies, equip, sal | no | yes | yes |
| Real-time PCR | yes | min-h | lab supplies, equip, sal | yes | yes | yes |
| Spectroscopy | no | s | device | yes | no | no |
