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Why is eDNA of special interest to conservation scientists, particularly those who track invasive species?

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Environmental eDNA refers to DNA which are extracted from environmental samples without first isolating any target organism.
eDNA is of special interest to conservation scientists because it is a powerful tool for detection and monitoring of rare species including threatened native species and recently arrived invasive species.
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