Environmental DNA detection of an invasive ant species (Linepithema humile) from soil samples
Abstract Alien ant species (Formicidae, Hymenoptera) cause serious damage worldwide. Early detection of invasion and rapid management are significant for controlling these species. However, these attempts are sometimes hindered by the need for direct detection techniques, such as capture, visual obs...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-89993-9 |