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USGS volunteer takes negative eDNA sample

Detailed Description

USGS volunteer Maura, processes a negative eDNA sample in the field. A negative eDNA sample has contains no DNA and is used as a comparison to samples from mosquito habitat. One negative eDNA sample is taken per trip to verify that the collection process is clean with no contamination.

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