Stage en cours ZOOCAM (WP4 – 2025) 2

This internship looked at the biodiversity of temporary Mediterranean ponds using environmental DNA analyses, targeting bacteria and eukaryotes. The study revealed that factors such as salinity, temperature and human impact influence diversity at different spatial scales. However, no clear link was found between biodiversity and the decomposition of organic matter. Spatial analysis proved relevant, but remote sensing was unable to detect hydroperiods effectively. These results underline the importance of spatialised and integrative approaches to better understand these vulnerable ecosystems..