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Comparison of mechanical sorting and DNA metabarcoding fordiet analysis with fresh and degraded wolf scats

  • Reference: Massey, A. L., G. H. Roffler, T. Vermeul, J. M. Allen, and T. Levi. 2021. Comparison of mechanical sorting and DNA metabarcoding for diet analysis with fresh and degraded wolf scats. Ecosphere 12(6):e03557. https://doi-org.arlis.idm.oclc.org/10.1002/ecs2.3557
  • Audiences: Scientist
  • Authors: Jennifer M. Allen, Taal Levi, Aimee Massey, Gretchen H. Roffler, Tessa Vermeul
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  • GMUs or Areas: 02
  • Keywords: Alaska; Canis lupus; diet analysis; eDNA; metabarcoding; noninvasive sampling; Prince of Wales Island; scat; temperate rain forest; wolves
  • Link: https://doi-org.arlis.idm.oclc.org/10.1002/ecs2.3557 (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Aimee Massey
  • Programs: Wildlife Research
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region I - Southeast Alaska
  • Species: Wolf
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Furbearers, Mammals
  • Title: Comparison of mechanical sorting and DNA metabarcoding fordiet analysis with fresh and degraded wolf scats
  • Topics: Genetics, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares), Diet
  • Year: 2021

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