Assessment of fuzzy logic to enhance species distribution modelling of two cryptic wood boring beetle species in Australia.

ABSTRACT: Fuzzy logic presents a promising approach for Species Distribution Modelling by generating a value that can be used for comparative purposes termed 'environmental favourability'. In contrast to 'presence probability', 'environmental favourability' remains robust regardless of species prevalence. This characteristic facilitates effective comparisons across species with varying levels of prevalence. In this study, presence probability was predicted using three commonly used Species Distribution Models: Generalised Linear Model, Generalised Additive Modelling, and Boosted Regression Trees for two beetle species, Euwallacea fornicatus and Euwallacea perbrevis in Australia. Fuzzy logic was then employed to derive environmental favourability values based on these models. Additionally, Maxent mod

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11561313 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature