Precision species identification for rapid environmental assessment
Precision species identification for rapid environmental assessment
Public taxon detections (British Isles)
Turnaround time: 5 business days
Hookweed (Bonnemaisonia hamifera) is an invasive red seaweed species found in the coastal waters of the British Isles. Originally from the Pacific it was introduced to Europe through marine activities. Hookweed thrives in sheltered and moderately exposed environments, attaching to rocks or other seaweeds. Its life cycle includes a filamentous stage and a distinctive hook-like structure that allows it to cling to substrates, giving it its name. While it adds to biodiversity, its proliferation can impact native species and ecosystems by outcompeting them for resources. As such, it is monitored as part of efforts to manage marine invasive species in the British Isles.
We sell our sampling kits separately from our testing so that our clients have maximum flexibility.
This test needs one of:
As soon as your order is received our system emails you a sample submission form for this test. Please check your junk mail if you haven’t received it within a few minutes of your order.
The email comes with full instructions for submitting your sample to us to ensure the best quality testing.
You will receive your results in your online account.
The testing for detection of this species is carried out via real-time PCR (qPCR), which has the greatest sensitivity and specificity of all eDNA detection methods.
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