F. O. Costa

DNA metabarcoding-based detection of non-indigenous invertebrates in recreational marinas: influence of sample type and seasonal variation

This study evaluates how sample type and season affect DNA metabarcoding detection of non-indigenous invertebrates in marinas, finding higher NIS detection in zooplankton and during spring and autumn.

Catch me if you can: current status and topical issues on the use of eDNA-based targeted detection of rare and endangered animal species

This paper reviews eDNA-based methods for detecting rare and endangered animal species, highlighting trends and gaps in marker selection, assay design, and environmental factors.

Comparing DNA metabarcoding with morphology in the assessment of macrozoobenthos in Portuguese transitional waters in the scope of the Water Framework Directive monitoring

This study compares DNA metabarcoding and morphology for assessing macrozoobenthos in Portuguese transitional waters, finding metabarcoding detects more species and includes cryptic lineages and smaller groups.

Molecular evidence for sweeping discontinuity between peracarid (Crustacea) fauna of Macaronesian islands and nearby continental coasts: over fifty candidate endemic species

The paper uses mitochondrial DNA sequences to show high genetic differentiation and endemicity in peracarid species from Webbnesia compared to adjacent coasts, suggesting a biogeographic discontinuity.

Status and prospects of marine NIS detection and monitoring through (e)DNA metabarcoding

This paper reviews the use of metabarcoding for detecting non-indigenous species in marine ecosystems, highlighting its strengths and limitations in surveillance and monitoring.

DNA barcode reference libraries for the monitoring of aquatic biota in Europe: Gap-analysis and recommendations for future work

This paper analyzes gaps in DNA barcode reference libraries for European aquatic species and recommends strategies to improve their completeness and quality for biomonitoring.