AI Article Synopsis
- - Measuring biodiversity is complex due to its many aspects and the different ways it can be quantified over time and space.
- - The text distinguishes between relative abundance (comparing populations) and absolute abundance (exact numbers), discussing the pros and cons of each in terms of biodiversity monitoring and research.
- - The authors argue that absolute abundance is often more beneficial for understanding and tracking biodiversity and suggest areas for further research to improve monitoring techniques.
Article Abstract
Measuring and tracking biodiversity from local to global scales is challenging due to its multifaceted nature and the range of metrics used to describe spatial and temporal patterns. Abundance can be used to describe how a population changes across space and time, but it can be measured in different ways, with consequences for the interpretation and communication of spatiotemporal patterns. We differentiate between relative and absolute abundance, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each for biodiversity monitoring, conservation, and ecological research. We highlight when absolute abundance can be advantageous and should be prioritized in biodiversity monitoring and research, and conclude by providing avenues for future research directions to better assess the necessity of absolute abundance in biodiversity monitoring.
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