Species distribution modeling in the tropics: problems, potentialities, and the role of biological data for effective species conservation [PDF]
, 2009 In this paper we aim to investigate the problems and potentialities of species distribution modeling (SDM) as a tool for conservation planning and policy development and implementation in tropical regions.
Alkemade, J. R. M. +7 more
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Future uncertainties for the distribution and conservation of Paubrasilia echinata under climate change [PDF]
Acta Botânica Brasílica, 2019 Paubrasilia echinata is a widely cultivated endangered tree species with small populations restricted to a narrow strip of habitats along the Brazilian coast. The potential impacts of climate change on the distribution of P.
Luíz Fernando Esser +2 more
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Zoning for edaphoclimatic aptitude of Bambusa vulgaris and Dendrocalamus giganteus in Brazil
Pesquisa Agropecuária Tropical, 2019 The use of renewable materials and more sustainable processes are essential to minimize the negative impacts of population growth. Bamboo is a viable alternative, because it is a product with potential properties for wood replacement. However, to achieve
Karina Rodrigues Santos +4 more
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Range map datasets for terrestrial vertebrates across Taiwan
Data in Brief, 2022 Accurate data describing the geographic distribution of specific species form the basis for effective conservation management policies. However, for most species the freely available distributional information is usually confined to either expert maps or
An-Yu Chang +14 more
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Geographic patterns of distribution and ecological niche of the snake-necked turtle genus Hydromedusa [PDF]
PeerJBiotic and abiotic factors play a crucial role in determining the distribution of species. These factors dictate the conditions that must be met for a species to thrive in a particular area.
Márcia M.P. Muller +3 more
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Revista Ambiente & Água, 2020 The water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is listed among the 100 worst invasive plants and was ranked as the 11th worst invasive species in Europe, being a threat to aquatic biodiversity and water-provision.
Pedro Fialho Cordeiro +4 more
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Diversity, 2019 Mexico holds an exceptional diversity and endemicity of amphibian and reptile species, but several factors pose a threat to their conservation. Here, we produced ecological niche models for 179 Mexican endemic amphibian and reptile species and examined ...
Fernando Mayani-Parás +3 more
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SPECIES DISTRIBUTION MODELING OF MUSK DEER USING REMOTE SENSING AND G.I.S, UTTARAKHAND
, 2022 : Musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) is considered Endangered by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and is under Schedule-I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, because of its illicit hunting for musk as well as habitat loss ...
Dr. G. Areendran +3 more
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Species Distribution and Forest Type Mapping in Mexico [PDF]
, 2009 The study analyzed the potential of multi-temporal satellite remote sensing data (Terra-MODIS) for phenological studies in Mexico. Within two conceptually and methodologically independent approaches, we analyzed vegetation index data to continuously ...
Cord, Anna +7 more
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Examining and addressing the Wallacean shortfall : species distribution modelling and biodiversity patterns of hawkmoths in the old world [PDF]
, 2013 The geographic distribution of the species is one of the basic units of information in ecology and biogeography, yet for the vast majority of the species in the world is quite unknown. It is a phenomenon called the Wallacean shortfall.
Ballesteros-Meja, L.
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