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Erin K Grey1, Louis Bernatchez2, Phillip Cassey3

  • 1Division of Science, Mathematics and Technology, Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, Illinois, 60484, USA. egrey@govst.edu.

Scientific Reports
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Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding reveals global biodiversity patterns in ports. Sampling effort and primer choice significantly impact richness estimates and nonindigenous species detection, requiring careful consideration in study design.

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