Hidden in plain sight: the invasive macroalga Caulerpa prolifera evades detection by environmental DNA methods due to negligible shedding
T. Waters, K. Langlois, Z. Gold, S. Theroux, R. Eagle
This study shows that the invasive macroalga Caulerpa prolifera is undetectable by environmental DNA methods due to its minimal shedding, highlighting the need for organism-specific validation of eDNA approaches.
bioRxiv · Jul 31, 2023 · PreprintEcology