Measuring Arthropod Biodiversity

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Measuring Arthropod Biodiversity

A Handbook of Sampling Methods

Scientific equipment, experiments and techniques Biology, life sciences Ecological science, the Biosphere Zoology and animal sciences Biodiversity Conservation of the environment

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Collection: Biomedical and Life Sciences

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 11th November 2020

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 72 Mb

ISBN: 9783030532260


This book brings together a wide range of sampling methods for investigating different arthropod groups. Each chapter is organized to describe and evaluate the main sampling methods (field methods, materials and supplies, sampling protocols, effort needed, and limitations); in addition, some chapters describe the specimen preparation and conservation, species identification, data collection and management (treatment, statistical analysis, interpretation), and ecological/conservation implications of arthropod communities. The book aims to be a reference for zoologists, entomologists, arachnologists, ecologists, students, researchers, and for those interested in arthropod science and biodiversity. We hope the book will contribute to advance knowledge on field assessments and conservation strategies. Arthropods represent the most speciose group of organisms on Earth, with a remarkable number of species and interactions still to be described. These invertebrates are recognized for playing key ecological roles in terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems. Because of the increasing and relentless threats arthropods are facing lately due to a multitude of human induced drivers, this book represents an important contribution to assess their biodiversity and role in ecosystem functioning and generation of ecosystem services worldwide.

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