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DNA From Scat Could Help Rescue One of the World’s Rarest Marsupials
Australian researchers used eDNA metabarcoding on Gilbert’s potoroo scat to identify fungal diet clues that may help conservationists choose safer habitats and establish backup populations for the critically endangered
Key Takeaways
- Researchers used eDNA metabarcoding on scat to study the diet of Gilbert’s potoroo without disturbing the animals.
- The work is aimed at helping conservation teams identify habitats suitable for translocation.
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DT Editorial Team··via sciencedaily.com