One year after launch, eDNAtlas proves its worth

Daniel J. Isaak; Michael K. Young

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One year after launch, eDNAtlas proves its worth

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Daniel J. Isaak, Michael K. Young

Year:

2020

Type:

Science Bulletins and Newsletters

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Science You Can Use (in 5 Minutes), May 2020. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.

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Abstract

The eDNAtlas contains over 15,000 samples from the Western and Eastern United States. Because the samples are archived, biologists can later test the samples for the presence of other species. The use of eDNA to confirm the absence or presence of a species is valuable when determining the success of a habitat restoration project, assessing the presence of federally listed species, or evaluating local distributions.

Keywords

Science You Can Use, SYCU, species distribution, online database, fishes, amphibians, mussels, birds, mammals, forest management

Citation

Isaak, Daniel; Young, Michael. 2020. One year after launch, eDNAtlas proves its worth. Science You Can Use (in 5 Minutes), May 2020. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.