Spatial distribution of sites (IMAGE) University of Hamburg Caption The maps show the spatial distribution of sites if a protected area was selected according to the distribution of (A) species, (B) ecosystems or (C) functional ecological groups. Map F shows how differently the protected areas would be located if they were selected according to only one biodiversity characteristic. Credit Burbano-Giron et al. Usage Restrictions Use only with permission of the authors/the journal. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.