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PURPOSE: Assess the distribution of freshwater mussels, including the Brook Floater (Alasmidonta varicosa), the Eastern Pearlshell (Margaritifera margaritifera), and the Yellow Lampmussel (Lampsilis cariosa) in New Brunswick. DESCRIPTION: This dataset contains the results of work undertaken from 2017 to 2024 to assess the distribution of freshwater mussels using environmental DNA (eDNA) surveys and species-specific qPCR assays. USE LIMITATION: To ensure scientific integrity and appropriate use of the data, we would encourage you to contact the data custodian.

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Name	Format	Description	Link
NB Freshwater Mussel eDNA Dataset	CSV		https://api-proxy.edh-cde.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/catalogue/records/e7764378-d18d-11ee-bd12-d17b9d44bf6a/attachments/FWM_2017-2024_Consolidation_20260112.csv
Data dictionary	CSV		https://api-proxy.edh-cde.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/catalogue/records/e7764378-d18d-11ee-bd12-d17b9d44bf6a/attachments/FWMDataDictionaryDictionnaireDeDonnees.csv
NB Freshwater Mussels eDNA Detections	Ersi REST		https://egisp.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/arcgis/rest/services/open_data_donnees_ouvertes/edna_based_detection_of_freshwater_mussels_in_nb/MapServer
NB Freshwater Mussels eDNA Detections	Ersi REST		https://egisp.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/arcgis/rest/services/open_data_donnees_ouvertes/edna_based_detection_of_freshwater_mussels_in_nb/MapServer

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