1. Novel community data in ecology-properties and prospects.
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Hartig F, Abrego N, Bush A, Chase JM, Guillera-Arroita G, Leibold MA, Ovaskainen O, Pellissier L, Pichler M, Poggiato G, Pollock L, Si-Moussi S, Thuiller W, Viana DS, Warton DI, Zurell D, and Yu DW
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- DNA, Policy, Ecosystem, Biodiversity
- Abstract
New technologies for monitoring biodiversity such as environmental (e)DNA, passive acoustic monitoring, and optical sensors promise to generate automated spatiotemporal community observations at unprecedented scales and resolutions. Here, we introduce 'novel community data' as an umbrella term for these data. We review the emerging field around novel community data, focusing on new ecological questions that could be addressed; the analytical tools available or needed to make best use of these data; and the potential implications of these developments for policy and conservation. We conclude that novel community data offer many opportunities to advance our understanding of fundamental ecological processes, including community assembly, biotic interactions, micro- and macroevolution, and overall ecosystem functioning., Competing Interests: Declaration of interests D.W.Y. is a cofounder of NatureMetrics, which provides commercial eDNA services and is a minor shareholder in the NatureSpace Partnership. No further conflicts of interest to declare., (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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