Comparison of Environmental DNA Metabarcoding and Underwater Visual Census for Assessing Macrobenthic Diversity

Comparison of Environmental DNA Metabarcoding and Underwater Visual Census for Assessing Macrobenthic Diversity

The rapid advancement of environmental DNA (eDNA) technology has transformed ecological research, particularly in aquatic ecosystems. However, the optimal sampling matrix (e.g., water or sediment) and the potential for eDNA to replace or complement traditional underwater visual census (UVC) remain u...

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Main Authors:	Zifeng Zhan, Weiwei Huo, Shangwei Xie, Wandong Chen, Xinming Liu, Kuidong Xu, Yanli Lei
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:	Biology
Subjects:	eDNA species detection efficiency marine protected area subtidal zone biodiversity assessment
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/14/7/821
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