Mapping species distribution ranges by means of heterogeneus data
Year: 2018
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This thesis explores the different dimensions of species distribution maps to address problems posed by ecology and conservation biology. Likewise, we try to understand and respond to the uncertainty associated with distribution maps due to the quality of the information of heterogeneous occurrence, in order to help interpret the existing results and direct future research towards tools that allow us to generate systematic and consistent areas of distribution. The metrics developed throughout this thesis could be incorporated into online tools that allow researchers and funding agencies to identify priority species to improve information sources and their associated distribution maps.
Author: Laura Ríos Pena
Language: English
Subfield: Ecological Modeling
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2905402327