November 4-7, 2024
Functional diversity analysis course in R
Over the past two decades, the study of functional diversity (FD) in ecology has grown exponentially, significantly enhancing our understanding of biological diversity and its evolution across space and time. Nearly every subdiscipline of ecology now acknowledges the immense value that functional analyses of species and communities bring to the field. This growing interest has spurred the development of numerous methods to measure different facets of FD. However, these varied approaches have introduced terminological inconsistencies and confusion when selecting the most appropriate method for specific ecological questions.
In this course, we will explore the best and worst practices in FD analysis, with a particular focus on the BAT package in R—a powerful tool for assessing biodiversity.
teachers
Stefano Mammola (Italian National Research Council, Institute of Water)
when and where
04/11/2024 al 07/11/2024
9:30h a 16:30h
Edifici complex M2 (Carrer Blaise Pascal, 7, Parc Bit)