The development of an eDNA based detection method for the invasive shrimp Dikerogammarus haemobaphes
Abstract
Dikerogammarus haemobaphes is a freshwater gammarid crustacean native to the Ponto-Caspian region. However, the species is rapidly spreading throughout Western Europe and is classed as a highly invasive species. Here we present a novel eDNA assay aimed at detecting D. haemobaphes and demonstrate its suitability with validation steps conducted in-silico (computer simulations), ex-situ (test of specificity using closely related species) and in-situ (within the field). A survey of freshwater systems in the West-Midlands, United Kingdom, highlighted that D. haemobaphes was present in 26 out of the 39 sites assessed. We conclude that eDNA detection for D. haemobaphes is a promising tool for assessing and mapping the presence/distribution of this invasive amphipod.Citation
Mauvisseau, Q., Troth, C., Young, E., Burian A., and Sweet, M. (2019). 'The development of an eDNA based detection method for the invasive shrimp Dikerogammarus haemobaphes'. Management of Biological Invasions, 10(3), pp. 449–460. DOI: 10.3391/mbi.2019.10.3.03Journal
Management of Biological InvasionsDOI
10.3391/mbi.2019.10.3.03Additional Links
https://www.reabic.net/journals/mbi/2019/Issue3.aspxType
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enISSN
1989-8649ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.3391/mbi.2019.10.3.03