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DNA from lake sediments reveals long-term ecosystem changes after a biological invasion.

Authors :
Ficetola, Gentile Francesco
Poulenard, Jérôme
Sabatier, Pierre
Messager, Erwan
Gielly, Ludovic
Leloup, Anouk
Etienne, David
Bakke, Jostein
Malet, Emmanuel
Fanget, Bernard
Støren, Eivind
Reyss, Jean-Louis
Taberlet, Pierre
Arnaud, Fabien
Source :
Science Advances. May2018, Vol. 4 Issue 5, p1-9. 9p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article cities a research study that reconstructs 600 years of ecosystem dynamics on a sub-Antarctic island to determine how long do ecosystems require to reach a new equilibrium and also identifies the impact of invasive rabbits. It used environmental DNA extracted from a lake sediment core, coprophilous fungi and sedimentological analysis for the study.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23752548
Volume :
4
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science Advances
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
129937142
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aar4292