Assessment of Environmental DNA Surveys for the Cryptic Salamander Mussel (Simpsonaias ambigua)
Nathaniel T. Marshall, Noah Berg, Triston Mullins, Christine Stahlman, Cheryl Dean, Mae Sierra, W. Cody Fleece
This study compares eDNA sampling with visual surveys to detect the rare Salamander Mussel, finding eDNA more efficient and sensitive for detection in difficult habitats.
bioRxiv · Feb 12, 2026 · PreprintEcology