Hidden in plain sight: The invasive macroalga Caulerpa prolifera evades detection by environmental DNA methods

AbstractEnvironmental managers need a rapid and cost‐effective monitoring tool for tracking the spread of invasive species, particularly at the onset of introduction. The macroalgae Caulerpa prolifera is considered an invasive species outside its native range, colonizing large patches of seafloor, r...

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Main Authors: Tanner Waters, Kylie Langlois, Zachary Gold, Susanna Theroux, Robert A. Eagle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-01-01
Series:Environmental DNA
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/edn3.496