Combining software tools creates higher standards in species distribution modeling

In an effort to monitor biodiversity trends, greater efforts are being made worldwide to assess biodiversity patterns over large scales. To do this, scientists rely on species distribution models (SDMs), which make predictions of species’ geographical ranges based on species data and environmental variables. With these models, scientists can make predictions of habitat suitability under different global change scenarios and tailor management and conservation efforts accordingly.

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