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Effect of Species Rarity on the Accuracy of Species Distribution Models

Species distribution models are widely used, at multiple scales, to predict the geographical distribution of habitat suitability or species occurrence. Several studies have found that more accurate predictive models of species occurrences can be developed for rarer species. One recent study, however, found the relationship between range size and More...

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Influences of Wildfire and Channel Reorganization on Spatial and Temporal Variation in Stream Temperature and the Distribution of Fish and Amphibians

This journal article, published by Ecosystems Journal, discusses the influences of wildfire and channel reorganization on spatial and temporal variation in stream temperature and the distribution of fish and amphibians. Scientists studied stream temperatures in relation to wildfire in small streams in the Boise River Basin, located in central More...

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Status and Trends of the Nation's Biological Resources, vols. 1-2

This report is a comprehensive summary of the status and trends of our nation's biological resources. The report describes the major processes and factors affecting biological resources, and it treats regional status and trends. Authors of the chapters and boxes in this two-volume report were drawn from federal and state agencies, universities, More...

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Measuring and Monitoring Biological Diversity: Standard Methods for Amphibians

This book provides practical guidance in biodiversity survey design and implementation, giving an insight on the decline of amphibians, but all living organisms. Full text is available online.

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