A bird’s-eye view of avian extinctions.
Published In: Science (pre-March 2025), 2024, v. 386, n. 6717. P. 23 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Kemp, Melissa E. 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the importance of considering functional and phylogenetic traits in conservation efforts to understand the effects of human-induced extinctions on biodiversity. The study focuses on avian biodiversity and examines the loss of functional and phylogenetic diversity globally. The results show a significant loss of avian functional diversity, particularly on islands, indicating the vulnerability of unique morphological traits to anthropogenic extinction. The study also highlights the limitations of the fossil record in estimating true biodiversity loss and emphasizes the need to validate the link between an organism's traits and ecosystem functions. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Science (pre-March 2025). 2024/10, Vol. 386, Issue 6717, p23
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Science
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:0036-8075
- DOI:10.1126/science.ads5639
- Accession Number:180066212
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