First genetic detection and ongoing eDNA monitoring of the golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) in California
Sarah A. Stinson, Aviva Fiske, Emily C. Funk, E Kulig, Sarah Brown, Daphne Gille, Andrea Drauch Schreier, Leigh Sanders, Raman P. Nagarajan, Bryan T. Barney, Melinda R. Baerwald
The paper reports the first genetic confirmation of golden mussels in North America and develops eDNA monitoring procedures for early detection of invasive species.
bioRxiv · Jun 23, 2026 · PreprintGenetics