Note: The estimates in the fixed effects “Filter pore size” were calculated against the 10 µm pore size filter. Asterisks represent the statistical significance of the variables (*** P < 0.001; ** P < 0.01; * P < 0.05).

Table 3. Summary of linear mixed models to assess the effects of size fraction on the relationship (z-transformed R²value) between each type of T. japonicus eDNA concentration and fish biomass.