e-DNA Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
define endemic species
A
a species whose geographic distribution is confined to a single given area
2
Q
define eDNA
A
environmental DNA - free DNA and DNA in cells and gametes from organisms in the environment
3
Q
what is qPCR
A
quantitative polymerase chain reaction - quantifying specific sequences/species in a sample
4
Q
what is metabarcoding
A
sequencing mtDNA / cpDNA from all species in a sample
5
Q
why use non-invasive DNA
A
invasive DNA involves sedating animal which is complex, expensive and bad for the animal
eDNA can be taken from stool samples - much easier
6
Q
what is a source of eDNA
A
fresh stool samples
