DOI: 10.14466/CefasDataHub.123
Ten key biological traits of marine benthic invertebrates surveyed in Northwest Europe
Description
This dataset contains information on ten key biological traits (behavioural, morphological, and reproductive characteristics) for over a thousand marine benthic invertebrate taxa surveyed in Northwest Europe (mainly the UK shelf). Scores of 0 to 3 are provided to indicate the level of confidence that taxa exhibit each possible mode of trait expression (0 = no evidence, 3 = strong evidence). Trait information was acquired over a decade through an extensive appraisal of relevant sources, including peer-reviewed papers, books, online material and, where necessary, professional judgement. Records have been validated and amended during this period. A full description of the methods used to compile trait information and a set of usage notes accompanying the dataset can be found in Clare et al. (2022) Biological traits of marine benthic invertebrates in Northwest Europe. Scientific Data 9:339 (https://rdcu.be/cPF8A).
Contributors
Clare, David S. / Bolam, Stefan G. / McIlwaine, Paul S.O. / Garcia, Clement / Murray, Joanna M. / Eggleton, Jacqueline D.
Subject
Benthos / Biodiversity / Ecology / Invertebrate
Start Date
01/10/2011
End Date
01/10/2021
Year Published
2022
Version
2
Citation
Clare et al (2022). Ten key biological traits of marine benthic invertebrates surveyed in Northwest Europe. Cefas, UK. V2. doi: https://doi.org/10.14466/CefasDataHub.123
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DOI
10.14466/CefasDataHub.123
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