How many species of insects and other terrestrial arthropods are there on Earth?
NE Stork - Annual review of entomology, 2018 - annualreviews.org
In the last decade, new methods of estimating global species richness have been developed
and existing ones improved through the use of more appropriate statistical tools and new …
and existing ones improved through the use of more appropriate statistical tools and new …
What we know and don't know about Earth's missing biodiversity
Estimates of non-microbial diversity on Earth range from 2 million to over 50 million species,
with great uncertainties in numbers of insects, fungi, nematodes, and deep-sea organisms …
with great uncertainties in numbers of insects, fungi, nematodes, and deep-sea organisms …
Fish biodiversity and conservation in South America
The freshwater and marine fish faunas of South America are the most diverse on Earth, with
current species richness estimates standing above 9100 species. In addition, over the last …
current species richness estimates standing above 9100 species. In addition, over the last …
[HTML][HTML] How many species are there on Earth and in the ocean?
The diversity of life is one of the most striking aspects of our planet; hence knowing how
many species inhabit Earth is among the most fundamental questions in science. Yet the …
many species inhabit Earth is among the most fundamental questions in science. Yet the …
The global spread of crop pests and pathogens
Aim To describe the patterns and trends in the spread of crop pests and pathogens around
the world, and determine the socioeconomic, environmental and biological factors …
the world, and determine the socioeconomic, environmental and biological factors …
Species richness on coral reefs and the pursuit of convergent global estimates
Global species richness, whether estimated by taxon, habitat, or ecosystem, is a key
biodiversity metric. Yet, despite the global importance of biodiversity and increasing threats …
biodiversity metric. Yet, despite the global importance of biodiversity and increasing threats …
Human viruses: discovery and emergence
M Woolhouse, F Scott, Z Hudson… - … of the Royal …, 2012 - royalsocietypublishing.org
There are 219 virus species that are known to be able to infect humans. The first of these to
be discovered was yellow fever virus in 1901, and three to four new species are still being …
be discovered was yellow fever virus in 1901, and three to four new species are still being …
Shortfalls and opportunities in terrestrial vertebrate species discovery
Much of biodiversity remains undiscovered, causing species and their functions to remain
unrealized and potentially lost in ignorance. Here we use extensive species-level data in a …
unrealized and potentially lost in ignorance. Here we use extensive species-level data in a …
Plant diversity darkspots for global collection priorities
More than 15% of all vascular plant species may remain scientifically undescribed, and
many of the> 350 000 described species have no or few geographic records documenting …
many of the> 350 000 described species have no or few geographic records documenting …
Applying global criteria to tracking data to define important areas for marine conservation
BG Lascelles, PR Taylor, MGR Miller… - Diversity and …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Enhanced management of areas important for marine biodiversity are now obligations
under a range of international treaties. Tracking data provide unparalleled information on …
under a range of international treaties. Tracking data provide unparalleled information on …