Long-term trends in the occupancy of ants revealed through use of multi-sourced datasets
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We combined participatory science data and museum records to understand long-term changes in occupancy for 29 ant species in Denmark over 119 years. Bayesian occupancy modelling indicated change in occupancy for 15 species: five increased, four declined and six showed fluctuating trends. We consider how trends may have been influenced by life-history and habitat changes. Our results build on an emerging picture that biodiversity change in insects is more complex than implied by the simple insect decline narrative.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 20210240 |
Journal | Biology Letters |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 10 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 1744-9561 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
- Bayesian occupancy modelling, citizen science, Denmark, Formicidae, museum data
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