FreshLanDiv: A global database of freshwater biodiversity across different land uses
Data files
Oct 09, 2024 version files 26.97 MB
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Land-use-and-freshwater-database.xlsx
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Metadata.csv
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README.md
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Sample_rank.jpg
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Abstract
Freshwater ecosystems have been heavily impacted by land-use changes, but data syntheses on these impacts are still limited. Here, we compiled a global database encompassing 241 studies with species abundance data (from multiple biological groups and geographic locations) across sites with different land-use categories. This compilation will be useful for addressing questions regarding land-use change and its impact on freshwater biodiversity. The database includes metadata of each study, site location, sample methods, sample time, land-use category, and abundance of each taxon. The database contains data from across the globe, with 85% of the sites having well-defined geographical coordinates. The database covers all major freshwater biological groups including algae, macrophytes, zooplankton, macroinvertebrates, fish, and amphibians.
https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.nvx0k6f06
This database includes data from 241 studies that contain abundance data on assemblages of several taxon groups from different land-use categories. Our compilation includes data from all major freshwater taxa (e.g., phytoplankton, macrophytes, macroinvertebrates, amphibians, fishes) and ecosystem types, and includes data from across the world.
Description of the data and file structure
- Land-use-and-freshwater-database.xlsx:
- Datasource: Records of each study source, including study title and DOI, etc.
- Plotdata: Information of each site and plot (where the samples occurred). It includes location information, plot size land use information, etc.
- Observationdata: Records of observation data, including sample details and species abundance data.
- Scientificname: Species scientific name and classification.
- Description: The description of all variables.
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Metadata.csv: Metadata of each study, including Dataset_id, coordinates, taxa and basin type.
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Sample_rank.jpg: Describe the relationship between different sample ranks.
Note: "NA" in the database indicates a missing value that could not be obtained from the original paper.
Sharing/Access information
The associated code is available:
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Shen, Minghua; van Klink, Roel; Sagouis, Alban et al. (2024).
FreshLanDiv : A Global Database of Freshwater Biodiversity Across Different Land Uses. Global Ecology and Biogeography. https://doi.org/10.1111/geb.13917