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eDNA metabarcoding classification from dietary samples of mountain goats, elk, American pika, and bumblebees in Glacier National Park, Montana, USA, and Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada, from 2013-2023

March 23, 2026

Environmental DNA (eDNA) samples were collected from fecal and pollen samples in Glacier National Park, Montana, USA, and Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada, between 2013 and 2023. Sample contents were analyzed using eDNA metabarcoding of the trnL gene. This dataset contains the raw metabarcoding results, a list of local plant species, and the updated metabarcoding results that were vetted using a semi-automated pipeline.

Publication Year 2026
Title eDNA metabarcoding classification from dietary samples of mountain goats, elk, American pika, and bumblebees in Glacier National Park, Montana, USA, and Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada, from 2013-2023
DOI 10.5066/P13H2SDB
Authors Eliza (Contractor) D Stein, Jami Belt, Mark J Biel, Rob Found, Brandon Kittson, Teagan A. Hayes, Tabitha A Graves
Product Type Data Release
Record Source USGS Asset Identifier Service (AIS)
USGS Organization Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK) Headquarters
Rights This work is marked with CC0 1.0 Universal
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