Can the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) be used as an effective sampler of fish diversity? Using molecular assessment of otter diet to survey fish communities
The Eurasian otter Lutra lutra is a generalist carnivore that is widely distributed in many aquatic ecosystems. Based on its inherent attributes of opportunistic foraging behaviour and broad dietary range, it is naturally considered a potential sampler of the diversity of aquatic vertebrates. To tes...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
2023-02-01
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| Series: | Metabarcoding and Metagenomics |
| Online Access: | https://mbmg.pensoft.net/article/96733/download/pdf/ |