FreshLanDiv: A Global Database of Freshwater Biodiversity Across Different Land Uses

Authors: Shen, M., Hill, M.J. et al.

Journal: Global Ecology and Biogeography

Volume: 33

Issue: 12

eISSN: 1466-8238

ISSN: 1466-822X

DOI: 10.1111/geb.13917

Abstract:

Motivation: Freshwater ecosystems have been heavily impacted by land-use changes, but data syntheses on these impacts are still limited. Here, we compiled a global database encompassing 241 studies with species abundance data (from multiple biological groups and geographic locations) across sites with different land-use categories. This compilation will be useful for addressing questions regarding land-use change and its impact on freshwater biodiversity. Main Types of Variables Contained: The database includes metadata of each study, sites location, sample methods, sample time, land-use category and abundance of each taxon. Spatial Location and Grain: The database contains data from across the globe, with 85% of the sites having well-defined geographical coordinates. Major Taxa and Level of Measurement: The database covers all major freshwater biological groups including algae, macrophytes, zooplankton, macroinvertebrates, fish and amphibians.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/40523/

Source: Scopus

FreshLanDiv: A Global Database of Freshwater Biodiversity Across Different Land Uses

Authors: Shen, M., Hill, M.J. et al.

Journal: GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY

Volume: 33

Issue: 12

eISSN: 1466-8238

ISSN: 1466-822X

DOI: 10.1111/geb.13917

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/40523/

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FreshLanDiv: A Global Database of Freshwater Biodiversity Across Different Land Uses

Authors: Shen, M., Hill, M.J. et al.

Journal: Global Ecology and Biogeography

Volume: 33

Issue: 12

ISSN: 1466-822X

Abstract:

Motivation: Freshwater ecosystems have been heavily impacted by land-use changes, but data syntheses on these impacts are still limited. Here, we compiled a global database encompassing 241 studies with species abundance data (from multiple biological groups and geographic locations) across sites with different land-use categories. This compilation will be useful for addressing questions regarding land-use change and its impact on freshwater biodiversity. Main Types of Variables Contained: The database includes metadata of each study, sites location, sample methods, sample time, land-use category and abundance of each taxon. Spatial Location and Grain: The database contains data from across the globe, with 85% of the sites having well-defined geographical coordinates. Major Taxa and Level of Measurement: The database covers all major freshwater biological groups including algae, macrophytes, zooplankton, macroinvertebrates, fish and amphibians.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/40523/

Source: BURO EPrints