Integrative taxonomy for continental-scale terrestrial insect observations.
Although 21(st) century ecology uses unprecedented technology at the largest spatio-temporal scales in history, the data remain reliant on sound taxonomic practices that derive from 18(th) century science. The importance of accurate species identifications has been assessed repeatedly and in instanc...
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doaj-383fcd161edf427daa4965c04aad85d42020-11-25T02:57:22ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032012-01-0175e3752810.1371/journal.pone.0037528Integrative taxonomy for continental-scale terrestrial insect observations.Cara M GibsonRebecca H KaoKali K BlevinsPatrick D TraversAlthough 21(st) century ecology uses unprecedented technology at the largest spatio-temporal scales in history, the data remain reliant on sound taxonomic practices that derive from 18(th) century science. The importance of accurate species identifications has been assessed repeatedly and in instances where inappropriate assignments have been made there have been costly consequences. The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) will use a standardized system based upon an integrative taxonomic foundation to conduct observations of the focal terrestrial insect taxa, ground beetles and mosquitoes, at the continental scale for a 30 year monitoring program. The use of molecular data for continental-scale, multi-decadal research conducted by a geographically widely distributed set of researchers has not been evaluated until this point. The current paper addresses the development of a reference library for verifying species identifications at NEON and the key ways in which this resource will enhance a variety of user communities.http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3362597?pdf=render |
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Cara M Gibson Rebecca H Kao Kali K Blevins Patrick D Travers Integrative taxonomy for continental-scale terrestrial insect observations. PLoS ONE |
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Cara M Gibson Rebecca H Kao Kali K Blevins Patrick D Travers |
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Integrative taxonomy for continental-scale terrestrial insect observations. |
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Integrative taxonomy for continental-scale terrestrial insect observations. |
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Integrative taxonomy for continental-scale terrestrial insect observations. |
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Integrative taxonomy for continental-scale terrestrial insect observations. |
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Integrative taxonomy for continental-scale terrestrial insect observations. |
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integrative taxonomy for continental-scale terrestrial insect observations. |
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Although 21(st) century ecology uses unprecedented technology at the largest spatio-temporal scales in history, the data remain reliant on sound taxonomic practices that derive from 18(th) century science. The importance of accurate species identifications has been assessed repeatedly and in instances where inappropriate assignments have been made there have been costly consequences. The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) will use a standardized system based upon an integrative taxonomic foundation to conduct observations of the focal terrestrial insect taxa, ground beetles and mosquitoes, at the continental scale for a 30 year monitoring program. The use of molecular data for continental-scale, multi-decadal research conducted by a geographically widely distributed set of researchers has not been evaluated until this point. The current paper addresses the development of a reference library for verifying species identifications at NEON and the key ways in which this resource will enhance a variety of user communities. |
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