The scientists began decoding that record by mapping the distribution of different foraminifera species -- or "forams" -- at 10 North Carolina marsh sites.

科学家们则通过对10处盐沼中不同种类有孔虫的分布情况进行绘图，从而对这一记录进行破解。

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The ARKdb database system provides comprehensive public repositories for genome mapping data from farmed and other animal species.

方舟动物基因组数据库系统为家畜和其他动物物种的基因组图谱数据提供综合的公共仓库。

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The institute is currently mapping out the genome of China's giant panda. "We may use the information to better protect this endangered species and understand its evolution," said Gao.

该研究所目前正在绘制中国大熊猫的基因组图谱，“我们可以利用这些信息，来更好地保护这一濒危物种，并了解它的进化，”高说道。

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"It's analysing the health of the reef in terms of species distribution, and mapping that against the structure of the reefs to discover what reefs are important, " said Mr Vevers.

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