Fish DNA sampler
AssigneeThe North Umpqua Foundation
InventorGarry Robert Kenny
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Abstract
A system is provided for collecting cellular material from fish for subsequent DNA analysis. A channel includes a sample collection zone. A fluid ejector is directed into the sample collection zone. A fluid collector is communicated with the sample collection zone. A controller is configured to coordinate ejection of a fluid jet from the fluid ejector and collection of a fluid sample by the fluid collector. The fluid jet dislodges cellular material such as scales and mucous from the fish. The fluid collector collects that cellular material in a fluid sample for subsequent DNA analysis.
Claims10
An apparatus for collecting cellular material from fish, comprising:
- a channel in which the fish may swim, the channel including a sample collection zone;
- a fluid ejector directed into the sample collection zone;
- a fluid collector communicated with the sample collection zone;
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- a controller configured to co-ordinate ejection of a fluid jet from the fluid ejector and collection of a fluid sample by the fluid collector,
- wherein the apparatus is configured to be at least partially submerged and collect cellular material from the fish under water.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.