Museum Collections Predict Species Abundance in The Wild (Bee Image) (IMAGE)

University of Vermont

Museum Collections Predict Species Abundance in The Wild (Bee Image)

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Scientists have developed a method to count outdoor species from indoor museum records, reports a new study led by University of Vermont researchers. The new method will enable scientists to use museum records to identify species that are declining over time and may need extra protection to prevent them from going extinct.

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