Using next generation sequencing of alpine plants to improve fecal metabarcoding diet analysis for Dall’s sheep

Abstract Objectives Dall’s sheep (Ovis dalli dalli) are important herbivores in the mountainous ecosystems of northwestern North America, and recent declines in some populations have sparked concern. Our aim was to improve capabilities for fecal metabarcoding diet analysis of Dall’s sheep and other...

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Main Authors: Kelly E. Williams, Damian M. Menning, Eric J. Wald, Sandra L. Talbot, Kumi L. Rattenbury, Laura R. Prugh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-021-05590-z