CaecilianTraits, an individual level trait database of Caecilians worldwide.

ABSTRACT: Functional traits differ among species, which determine the ecological niche a species occupies and its ability to adapt to environment. However, differences in traits also exist at intraspecific level. Such variations shape differences in individual survival capabilities. Investigating intraspecific differences of functional traits is important for ecology, evolutionary biology and biodiversity conservation. Individual trait-based approaches have been applied in plant ecology. But for animals, most databases only provide data at the species level. In this study, we presented a global database of morphological traits for caecilians (Amphibia, Gymnophiona) at both species and individual level. Caecilians are a unique group of amphibians characterized by their secretive habits, which have li

SUBMITTER: Wei P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11903681 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature