In:
Earth System Science Data, Copernicus GmbH, Vol. 15, No. 7 ( 2023-07-04), p. 2711-2754
Abstract:
Abstract. The analysis of biological and ecological traits has a
long history in evolutionary and ecological research. However, trait data
are often scattered and standardised terminology that transcends taxonomic
and biogeographical context are generally missing. As part of the
development of a global trait database of marine species, we collated trait
information for European seaweeds and structured the data within the
standardised framework of the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS). We
collected 45 175 trait records for 21 biologically and ecologically relevant
traits of seaweeds. This resulted in a trait database for 1745 European
seaweed species of which more than half (56 %) of the records were
documented at the species level, while the remaining 44 % were documented
at a higher taxonomic level and subsequently inherited at lower levels. The
trait database for European seaweeds will serve as a foundation for future
research on diversity and evolution of seaweeds and their responses to
global changes. The data will contribute to developing detailed trait-based
ecosystem models and will be an important tool to inform marine
conservation policies. The data are publicly accessible through the
AlgaeTraits portal, https://doi.org/10.14284/574 (AlgaeTraits, 2022).
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1866-3516
DOI:
10.5194/essd-15-2711-2023
DOI:
10.5194/essd-15-2711-2023-supplement
DOI:
10.5194/essd-15-2711-2023-corrigendum
Language:
English
Publisher:
Copernicus GmbH
Publication Date:
2023
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2475469-9
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