
#41Environmental ScienceFront Page29 January 2026
Can Environmental DNA Benthic Macroinvertebrates Surveys Replace Microscopy?
A systematic review examines whether molecular data can reliably substitute traditional morphological classification in river ecology. While high-throughput sequencing offers speed, significant doubts remain regarding its ability to replicate established ecological theories derived from physical specimens.
By Zhang, Yang, Liang, Zhang, Zhu, Yang, Fan, Li
