Animal Biodiversity

Overview

Animal biodiversity refers to the variety of animal species, the genetic variation within them, and the range of ecological roles they fill across ecosystems. It is a core component of biodiversity overall and is essential to the functioning and resilience of ecosystems, supporting processes such as pollination, food webs, nutrient cycling, and the balance between species. Animal biodiversity is studied through surveys of species distribution and abundance, assessments of genetic and morphological diversity, and analysis of the environmental factors and human pressures that shape and threaten it. Documenting and conserving this diversity is increasingly important as habitats change and species face decline. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to animal biodiversity published in Zoological Research and related OpenAccessPub journals. On-topic work includes an assessment of the impact of environmental factors on the insect biodiversity of Andipalayam Lake and a study of the distribution and conservation challenges of diurnal large mammals in a community-managed forest in southern Ethiopia, both of which examine the variety and status of animal life in specific habitats and the pressures affecting them. Together these articles reflect the field's emphasis on cataloguing animal diversity, understanding the factors that influence it, and informing conservation across freshwater, forest, and other ecosystems.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

This page summarises published research for orientation; it is not medical or professional advice.

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