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W. Cody Fleece

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Approach:experimental assay· 4 Assay:metagenomics· 4 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 3 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Organism:mouse· 1

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Cheryl DeaniD· 4 shared Nathaniel T. MarshalliD· 4 shared Mae Sierra· 3 shared Noah Berg· 2 shared Charlie Allen· 1 shared Christine Stahlman· 1 shared Daniel E. Symonds· 1 shared Megan SeymouriD· 1 shared

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2026-2026 · peak 4/yr

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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

Environmental DNA as an Indicator of Seasonal Reproductive Phenology in Freshwater Mussels

Nathaniel T. Marshall, Cheryl Dean, Mae Sierra, W. Cody Fleece

This study uses environmental DNA to monitor freshwater mussel reproduction, finding that male mitotype signals align with spawning periods but are sporadic and may be influenced by multiple factors.

bioRxiv · Feb 20, 2026 · PreprintEcology

A conservation planning assessment of basin wide Unionid mussel assemblages using environmental DNA

Nathaniel T. Marshall, Megan Seymour, Nathan Herbert, Cheryl Dean, W. Cody Fleece

This study evaluates eDNA metabarcoding for monitoring freshwater mussel assemblages, finding it detects more species than visual surveys and identifies rare species.

bioRxiv · Feb 16, 2026 · PreprintEcology

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