Let ants find them: Using ants as eDNA samplers for detecting the invasive spotted lanternfly
Environmental DNA (eDNA) has emerged as a valuable tool for detecting invasive species, yet its application in terrestrial ecosystems remains challenging due to uneven eDNA distribution. Ants, which forage and consume carbohydrate-rich honeydew from sap-feeding insects, may serve as effective “biolo...
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| Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
2025-04-01
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| Series: | NeoBiota |
| Online Access: | https://neobiota.pensoft.net/article/151420/download/pdf/ |
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