Spiderwebs could offer a snapshot of an ecosystem, study shows

Ari Daniel

January 31, 2024 / 2:21 pm

Scientists have found that spiderwebs can be used to capture environmental DNA, which reflects the animal population of an area. The technique may help track the biodiversity of an ecosystem.

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Spiderwebs could offer a snapshot of an ecosystem, study shows

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