A male (right) and female (left) pair of Rhodeus atremius suigensis, seeing an individual of the mussel used for oviposition (IMAGE)

Okayama University

A male (right) and female (left) pair of Rhodeus atremius suigensis, seeing an individual of the mussel used for oviposition

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R. a . suigensis is an endangered species facing local extinction in their natural habitats in Japan. Scientists at Okayama University have developed a novel environmental DNA survey method that can aid conservation efforts for this species.

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Kazuyoshi Nakata

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