Vertebrates Dominate Ecological Research Despite Low Biodiversity Share

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Two studies by University of New South Wales scientists reveal a taxonomic bias in ecological literature. Vertebrates, which make up only 4.7% of animal biodiversity, appear in 53.9% of ecology and evolution research papers. Birds and mammals, less than 1% of biodiversity, dominate conservation and research focus, overshadowing species-rich invertebrates. The findings highlight how this bias may limit scientific breakthroughs.

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