Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; List of figures; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; Technical interlude; 2 DNA barcoding: revolution or conciliation?; 3 What's in a barcode?: the use, selection and (de)naturalization of genetic markers; 4 'A leg away for DNA': mobilizing, compiling and purifying material for DNA barcoding; 5 Extending the barcoding frontier; 6 Archiving diversity: BOLD; 7 BOLI as redemptive technoscientific innovation; 8 What is it?: identifying nature and valuing utility; 9 Barcoding nature: final reflections; Notes; Bibliography; Index