Environmental DNA metabarcoding is a non-invasive method for discovering and identifying
rare and endangered species in a variety of ecosystems, including aquatic environments …

Animal detection through DNA present in environmental samples (eDNA) is a valuable tool
for detecting rare species, that are difficult to observe and monitor. eDNA-based tools are …

In recent years, eDNA-based assessments have evolved as valuable tools for research and
conservation. Most eDNA-based applications rely on comparisons across time or space …

Effective management of both endangered native and invasive alien crayfishes requires
knowledge about distribution, monitoring of existing and early detection of newly established …

The introduction of invasive crayfish has led to a decline of many European native species of
crayfish across their range. In this study, novel duplex assays for all crayfish occurring in …

The lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean is known as a biodiversity hotspot, hosting
many endemic species. However, recent introduction of a highly invasive species, the …

Introductions of invasive non‐native species (and their subsequent impacts) are recognized
as a major threat to native flora and fauna. This is especially true in island ecosystems such …

Simple Summary Worldwide biodiversity loss points to a necessity of upgrading to a fast and
effective monitoring method that can provide quick conservation action. Newly developed …

The widespread presence of North American alien crayfish in Europe is a major driver of
native crayfish population declines, mainly because they are chronic carriers of the …

The white‐clawed crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) is an emblematic taxon of European
rivers, found mainly in oxygenated streams, known to be an excellent indicator of river …