Caitlin Beaver (WARC) explains how environmental DNA (eDNA) is used to study invasive and imperiled species while at the 2023 St. Petersburg Science Festival. For more than 10 years, the St.
Caitlin Beaver
Caitlin is a Biologist at the Wetland and Aquatic Research Center in Gainesville, FL.
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How, what, and where you sample environmental DNA affects diversity estimates and species detection How, what, and where you sample environmental DNA affects diversity estimates and species detection
Glacial vicariance and secondary contact shape demographic histories in a freshwater mussel species complex Glacial vicariance and secondary contact shape demographic histories in a freshwater mussel species complex
Molecular data validate historical and contemporary distributions of Pleurobema riddellii (Bivalvia: Unionidae) and help guide conservation and recovery efforts Molecular data validate historical and contemporary distributions of Pleurobema riddellii (Bivalvia: Unionidae) and help guide conservation and recovery efforts
Genetic analysis of federally endangered Cape Sable seaside sparrow subpopulations in the Greater Everglades, USA Genetic analysis of federally endangered Cape Sable seaside sparrow subpopulations in the Greater Everglades, USA
Hidden in the hills: Phylogeny of the freshwater mussel genus Alasmidonta (Bivalvia: Unionidae) and description of a new species Hidden in the hills: Phylogeny of the freshwater mussel genus Alasmidonta (Bivalvia: Unionidae) and description of a new species
Environmental DNA surveys of Burmese pythons in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem Environmental DNA surveys of Burmese pythons in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem
Novel insights into the genetic population connectivity of transient whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) in Pacific Panama provide crucial data for conservation efforts Novel insights into the genetic population connectivity of transient whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) in Pacific Panama provide crucial data for conservation efforts
Genetic analysis of red lionfish Pterois volitans from Florida, USA, leads to alternative North Atlantic introduction scenarios Genetic analysis of red lionfish Pterois volitans from Florida, USA, leads to alternative North Atlantic introduction scenarios
Genome-wide SNP analysis reveals multiple paternity in Burmese pythons invasive to the Greater Florida Everglades Genome-wide SNP analysis reveals multiple paternity in Burmese pythons invasive to the Greater Florida Everglades
Genetics as a tool for conservation and management of West Indian manatee populations in Brazil Genetics as a tool for conservation and management of West Indian manatee populations in Brazil
Genetic connectivity of the West Indian manatee in the southern range and limited evidence of hybridization with Amazonian manatees Genetic connectivity of the West Indian manatee in the southern range and limited evidence of hybridization with Amazonian manatees
Standardizing a non-lethal method for characterizing the reproductive status and larval development of freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionoida) Standardizing a non-lethal method for characterizing the reproductive status and larval development of freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionoida)
Molecular and distributional data used to investigate misidentifications, population genetic diversity, and spatiotemporal trends in distribution for Pleurobema riddellii to help guide ESA listing decisions Molecular and distributional data used to investigate misidentifications, population genetic diversity, and spatiotemporal trends in distribution for Pleurobema riddellii to help guide ESA listing decisions
Mitochondrial and microsatellite genetic data from Cape Sable seaside sparrow feather samples collected 2011-2018 Mitochondrial and microsatellite genetic data from Cape Sable seaside sparrow feather samples collected 2011-2018
Molecular resources for investigating relationships among freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionoida) with a focus on the genus Alasmidonta Molecular resources for investigating relationships among freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionoida) with a focus on the genus Alasmidonta
Droplet digital PCR data for environmental DNA surveys of Burmese pythons in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem Droplet digital PCR data for environmental DNA surveys of Burmese pythons in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem
Red Lionfish DNA data collected from Florida, USA and around the invasive distribution from 2007 to 2016 Red Lionfish DNA data collected from Florida, USA and around the invasive distribution from 2007 to 2016
SARS-CoV-2 Data from National Wastewater Surveillance System Surge Capacity Sampling, September 2021 SARS-CoV-2 Data from National Wastewater Surveillance System Surge Capacity Sampling, September 2021
Empirical data supporting a non-lethal method for characterizing the reproductive status and larval development of freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionida) Empirical data supporting a non-lethal method for characterizing the reproductive status and larval development of freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionida)

Caitlin Beaver (WARC) explains how environmental DNA (eDNA) is used to study invasive and imperiled species while at the 2023 St. Petersburg Science Festival. For more than 10 years, the St.
Caitlin Beaver (WARC) setting up plates to run ddPCR in the Biosafety-level 3 lab in Leetown, WV.
Caitlin Beaver (WARC) setting up plates to run ddPCR in the Biosafety-level 3 lab in Leetown, WV.
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How, what, and where you sample environmental DNA affects diversity estimates and species detection How, what, and where you sample environmental DNA affects diversity estimates and species detection
Glacial vicariance and secondary contact shape demographic histories in a freshwater mussel species complex Glacial vicariance and secondary contact shape demographic histories in a freshwater mussel species complex
Molecular data validate historical and contemporary distributions of Pleurobema riddellii (Bivalvia: Unionidae) and help guide conservation and recovery efforts Molecular data validate historical and contemporary distributions of Pleurobema riddellii (Bivalvia: Unionidae) and help guide conservation and recovery efforts
Genetic analysis of federally endangered Cape Sable seaside sparrow subpopulations in the Greater Everglades, USA Genetic analysis of federally endangered Cape Sable seaside sparrow subpopulations in the Greater Everglades, USA
Hidden in the hills: Phylogeny of the freshwater mussel genus Alasmidonta (Bivalvia: Unionidae) and description of a new species Hidden in the hills: Phylogeny of the freshwater mussel genus Alasmidonta (Bivalvia: Unionidae) and description of a new species
Environmental DNA surveys of Burmese pythons in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem Environmental DNA surveys of Burmese pythons in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem
Novel insights into the genetic population connectivity of transient whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) in Pacific Panama provide crucial data for conservation efforts Novel insights into the genetic population connectivity of transient whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) in Pacific Panama provide crucial data for conservation efforts
Genetic analysis of red lionfish Pterois volitans from Florida, USA, leads to alternative North Atlantic introduction scenarios Genetic analysis of red lionfish Pterois volitans from Florida, USA, leads to alternative North Atlantic introduction scenarios
Genome-wide SNP analysis reveals multiple paternity in Burmese pythons invasive to the Greater Florida Everglades Genome-wide SNP analysis reveals multiple paternity in Burmese pythons invasive to the Greater Florida Everglades
Genetics as a tool for conservation and management of West Indian manatee populations in Brazil Genetics as a tool for conservation and management of West Indian manatee populations in Brazil
Genetic connectivity of the West Indian manatee in the southern range and limited evidence of hybridization with Amazonian manatees Genetic connectivity of the West Indian manatee in the southern range and limited evidence of hybridization with Amazonian manatees
Standardizing a non-lethal method for characterizing the reproductive status and larval development of freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionoida) Standardizing a non-lethal method for characterizing the reproductive status and larval development of freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionoida)
Molecular and distributional data used to investigate misidentifications, population genetic diversity, and spatiotemporal trends in distribution for Pleurobema riddellii to help guide ESA listing decisions Molecular and distributional data used to investigate misidentifications, population genetic diversity, and spatiotemporal trends in distribution for Pleurobema riddellii to help guide ESA listing decisions
Mitochondrial and microsatellite genetic data from Cape Sable seaside sparrow feather samples collected 2011-2018 Mitochondrial and microsatellite genetic data from Cape Sable seaside sparrow feather samples collected 2011-2018
Molecular resources for investigating relationships among freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionoida) with a focus on the genus Alasmidonta Molecular resources for investigating relationships among freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionoida) with a focus on the genus Alasmidonta
Droplet digital PCR data for environmental DNA surveys of Burmese pythons in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem Droplet digital PCR data for environmental DNA surveys of Burmese pythons in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem
Red Lionfish DNA data collected from Florida, USA and around the invasive distribution from 2007 to 2016 Red Lionfish DNA data collected from Florida, USA and around the invasive distribution from 2007 to 2016
SARS-CoV-2 Data from National Wastewater Surveillance System Surge Capacity Sampling, September 2021 SARS-CoV-2 Data from National Wastewater Surveillance System Surge Capacity Sampling, September 2021
Empirical data supporting a non-lethal method for characterizing the reproductive status and larval development of freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionida) Empirical data supporting a non-lethal method for characterizing the reproductive status and larval development of freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionida)

Caitlin Beaver (WARC) explains how environmental DNA (eDNA) is used to study invasive and imperiled species while at the 2023 St. Petersburg Science Festival. For more than 10 years, the St.
Caitlin Beaver (WARC) explains how environmental DNA (eDNA) is used to study invasive and imperiled species while at the 2023 St. Petersburg Science Festival. For more than 10 years, the St.
Caitlin Beaver (WARC) setting up plates to run ddPCR in the Biosafety-level 3 lab in Leetown, WV.
Caitlin Beaver (WARC) setting up plates to run ddPCR in the Biosafety-level 3 lab in Leetown, WV.