Artificial Flower Designed for Environmental DNA Collection
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Detailed Description
Researchers at the Pacific Northwest Environmental DNA Laboratory designed artificial flowers to attract pollinators. DNA left behind on the flowers can be collected and analyzed as a non-invasive way to survey for pollinator species diversity and abundance.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.