Seasonal patterns of environmental DNA detection for freshwater unionid mussels
Nathaniel T. Marshall, Daniel E. Symonds, Charlie Allen, Noah Berg, Cheryl Dean, Mae Sierra, W. Cody Fleece
This study evaluates eDNA detection for freshwater mussels across seasons, finding consistent detection with visual surveys but noting seasonal factors affecting efficiency.
bioRxiv · Feb 20, 2026 · PreprintEcology