Noninvasive Method for a Statewide Survey of Eastern Hellbenders Cryptobranchus alleganiensis Using Environmental DNA

Traditional survey methods of aquatic organisms may be difficult, lengthy, and destructive to the habitat. Some methods are invasive and can be harmful to the target species. The use of environmental DNA (eDNA) has proven to be effective at detecting low population density aquatic macroorganisms. Th...

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Main Authors: Amy J. Santas, Tyler Persaud, Barbara A. Wolfe, Jenise M. Bauman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Zoology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/174056
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