Spatial phylogenetics of Japanese ferns: Patterns, processes, and implications for conservation.

ABSTRACT:

Premise

Biodiversity is often only measured with species richness; however, this metric ignores evolutionary history and is not sufficient for making conservation decisions. Here, we characterize multiple facets and drivers of biodiversity to understand how these relate to bioregions and conservation status in the ferns of Japan.

Methods

We compiled a community data set of 1239 grid cells (20 × 20 km each) including 672 taxa based on >300,000 specimen records. We combined the community data with a phylogeny and functional traits to analyze taxonomic, phylogenetic, and functional diversity and modeled biodiversity metrics in response to environmental factors and reproductive mode. Hierarchical clustering was used to delimit bioregions. Conservation status and threats were ass

SUBMITTER: Nitta JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9325522 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature