Assessing Biodiversity In The Phylogenomic Era
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Assessing Biodiversity In The Phylogenomic Era
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Author : Michael G. Campana
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2022-01-21
Assessing Biodiversity In The Phylogenomic Era written by Michael G. Campana and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-21 with Science categories.
Biodiversity Conservation And Phylogenetic Systematics
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Author : Roseli Pellens
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-02-24
Biodiversity Conservation And Phylogenetic Systematics written by Roseli Pellens and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-24 with Science categories.
This book is about phylogenetic diversity as an approach to reduce biodiversity losses in this period of mass extinction. Chapters in the first section deal with questions such as the way we value phylogenetic diversity among other criteria for biodiversity conservation; the choice of measures; the loss of phylogenetic diversity with extinction; the importance of organisms that are deeply branched in the tree of life, and the role of relict species. The second section is composed by contributions exploring methodological aspects, such as how to deal with abundance, sampling effort, or conflicting trees in analysis of phylogenetic diversity. The last section is devoted to applications, showing how phylogenetic diversity can be integrated in systematic conservation planning, in EDGE and HEDGE evaluations. This wide coverage makes the book a reference for academics, policy makers and stakeholders dealing with biodiversity conservation.
Phylogenetic Diversity
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Author : Rosa A. Scherson
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-08-31
Phylogenetic Diversity written by Rosa A. Scherson and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-31 with Science categories.
“Biodiversity” refers to the variety of life. It is now agreed that there is a “biodiversity crisis”, corresponding to extinction rates of species that may be 1000 times what is thought to be “normal”. Biodiversity science has a higher profile than ever, with the new Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services involving more than 120 countries and 1000s of scientists. At the same time, the discipline is re-evaluating its foundations – including its philosophy and even core definitions. The value of biodiversity is being debated. In this context, the tree of life (“phylogeny”) is emerging as an important way to look at biodiversity, with relevance cutting across current areas of concern – from the question of resilience within ecosystems, to conservation priorities for globally threatened species – while capturing the values of biodiversity that have been hard to quantify, including resilience and maintaining options for future generations. This increased appreciation of the importance of conserving “phylogenetic diversity”, from microbial communities in the human gut to global threatened species, has inevitably resulted in an explosion of new indices, methods, and case studies. This book recognizes and responds to the timely opportunity for synthesis and sharing experiences in practical applications. The book recognizes that the challenge of finding a synthesis, and building shared concepts and a shared toolbox, requires both an appreciation of the past and a look into the future. Thus, the book is organized as a flow from history, concepts and philosophy, through to methods and tools, and followed by selected case studies. A positive vision and plan of action emerges from these chapters, that includes coping with inevitable uncertainties, effectively communicating the importance of this “evolutionary heritage” to the public and to policy-makers, and ultimately contributing to biodiversity conservation policy from local to global scales.
Biological Diversity
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Author : Anne E. Magurran
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2010-11-19
Biological Diversity written by Anne E. Magurran and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-19 with Science categories.
Biological Diversity provides an up to date, authoritative review of the methods of measuring and assessing biological diversity, together with their application. The book's emphasis is on quantifying the variety, abundance, and occurrence of taxa, and on providing objective and clear guidance for both scientists and managers. This is a fast-moving field and one that is the focus of intense research interest. However the rapid development of new methods, the inconsistent and sometimes confusing application of old ones, and the lack of consensus in the literature about the best approach, means that there is a real need for a current synthesis. Biological Diversity covers fundamental measurement issues such as sampling, re-examines familiar diversity metrics (including species richness, diversity statistics, and estimates of spatial and temporal turnover), discusses species abundance distributions and how best to fit them, explores species occurrence and the spatial structure of biodiversity, and investigates alternative approaches used to assess trait, phylogenetic, and genetic diversity. The final section of the book turns to a selection of contemporary challenges such as measuring microbial diversity, evaluating the impact of disturbance, assessing biodiversity in managed landscapes, measuring diversity in the imperfect fossil record, and using species density estimates in management and conservation.
Biodiversity
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Author : David L. Hawksworth
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 1995-11-30
Biodiversity written by David L. Hawksworth and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-11-30 with Nature categories.
Leading experts on the field of biodiversity examine examples from a wide range of organism groups. Their approaches include the latest molecular and phylogenetic techniques through to the selection of indicator data and aspects of sampling. This paperback edition has been published for students on 'biodiversity' related courses.
Benchmarking Biodiversity In An Era Of Rapid Change
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Author : W. Douglas Robinson
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2022-01-20
Benchmarking Biodiversity In An Era Of Rapid Change written by W. Douglas Robinson and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-20 with Science categories.
Surveying Natural Populations
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Author : Lee-Ann C. Hayek
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2010
Surveying Natural Populations written by Lee-Ann C. Hayek and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Science categories.
"Reads almost like a novel in comparison to normal statistical books." Ecoscience --
Insect Communities Diversity Patterns And Their Driving Forces
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Author : Ai-Bing Zhang
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2023-03-17
Insect Communities Diversity Patterns And Their Driving Forces written by Ai-Bing Zhang and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-17 with Science categories.
Recent Advances In Museomics Revolutionizing Biodiversity Research
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Author : Jonathan J. Fong
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
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Recent Advances In Museomics Revolutionizing Biodiversity Research written by Jonathan J. Fong and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Science categories.
Avian Genomics In Ecology And Evolution
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Author : Robert H. S. Kraus
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-06-29
Avian Genomics In Ecology And Evolution written by Robert H. S. Kraus and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-29 with Science categories.
Birds catch the public imagination like no other group of animals; in addition, birders are perhaps the largest non-professional naturalist community. Genomics and associated bioinformatics have revolutionised daily life in just a few decades. At the same time, this development has facilitated the application of genomics technology to ecological and evolutionary studies, including biodiversity and conservation at all levels. This book reveals how the exciting toolbox of genomics offers new opportunities in all areas of avian biology. It presents contributions from prominent experts at the intersection of avian biology and genomics, and offers an ideal introduction to the world of genomics for students, biologists and bird enthusiasts alike. The book begins with a historical perspective on how genomic technology was adopted by bird ecology and evolution research groups. This led, as the book explains, to a revised understanding of avian evolution, with exciting consequences for biodiversity research as a whole. Lastly, these impacts are illustrated using seminal examples and the latest discoveries from avian biology laboratories around the world.