eDNA Biodiversity Detection
Benchmark Value
Scoring Curve
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Contributing Benchmarks
Evidence & Context
The selected reference value, representing a high-health state, is 60 taxonomic orders detected.
eDNA Biodiversity Detection (Eukaryotic Community)
This benchmark represents the number of taxonomic orders detected via multi-assay eDNA metabarcoding of the eukaryotic community in karst groundwater within arid karstic woodlands and shrublands under conservation management.
Derived as a proxy from West et al. (2020) study of the Christmas Island karst system, as no direct benchmark exists for the Nullarbor bioregion. The value represents the highest documented eukaryotic richness for an Australian karst system using this technology.
Sources (1)
Under the karst: detecting hidden subterranean assemblages using eDNA metabarcoding in the caves of Christmas Island, Australia
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Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.
A review of subterranean fauna assessment in Western Australia - Discussion paper - EPA WA
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Nullarbor bioregion - DCCEEW, accessed July 24, 2025
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Pilbara stygofauna: deep groundwater of an arid landscape contains globally significant radiation of biodiversity - Western Australian Museum
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