The bottom line? #Rivers aren't just pipes; they are complex exchangers that store and release genetic information and studying the sediment in addition to the water column might be where the secret is hidden. 🐟

#eDNA #eDNATransport #biodiversity

Transport is not one-size-fits-all, because water moves differently across systems!

Lakes show short, depth-structured signals.
Rivers vary with discharge and particle size.
Coastal and open ocean waters can carry eDNA fa, yet still reflect local sources. 🌊📍
#eDNA #AquaticEcology #eDNATransport