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Application of environmental DNA for inventory and monitoring of aquatic species

January 18, 2013
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This fact sheet was created to help biologists and resource managers understand emerging methods for detecting environmental DNA and their potential application for inventorying and monitoring aquatic species. It is a synthesis of published information.

Citation Information

Publication Year 2013
Title Application of environmental DNA for inventory and monitoring of aquatic species
DOI 10.3133/fs20123146
Authors David S. Pilliod, Caren S. Goldberg, Matthew B. Laramie, Lisette P. Waits
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Fact Sheet
Series Number 2012-3146
Index ID fs20123146
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center