eDNA metabarcoding for biodiversity assessment, generalist predators as sampling assistants

Abstract With an accelerating negative impact of anthropogenic actions on natural ecosystems, non-invasive biodiversity assessments are becoming increasingly crucial. As a consequence, the interest in the application of environmental DNA (eDNA) survey techniques has increased. The use of eDNA extrac...

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Main Authors: Louise Nørgaard, Carsten Riis Olesen, Kristian Trøjelsgaard, Cino Pertoldi, Jeppe Lund Nielsen, Pierre Taberlet, Aritz Ruiz-González, Marta De Barba, Laura Iacolina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-85488-9