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Ecology November 2018 PMID 29989146

PHYLACINE 1.2: The Phylogenetic Atlas of Mammal Macroecology.

Søren Faurby, Matt Davis, Rasmus Ø Pedersen, Simon D Schowanek, Alexandre Antonelli, Jens-Christian Svenning

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Discussions emphasize the significance of the PHYLACINE 1.2 database in mammalogy and ecology, citing examples like its role in analyzing mammal distributions since the Late Pleistocene and its importance for understanding human impacts. The tone ranges from supportive to inquisitive, as users explore its technical details and potential applications, reflecting a positive yet analytical stance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the value of PHYLACINE 1.2 for mammal research and conservation, indicating general support.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions highlight curiosity about its applications, such as integrating fossil data and understanding historical impacts, showing strong interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts reference specific datasets, collaborations, and methods, demonstrating active engagement with the content.

ImpactModerate impact

There is recognition of the database's potential to influence future ecological and conservation work, though some posts remain preliminary in tone.

Abstract in brief

  • PHYLACINE is a comprehensive database that gathers and standardizes various types of data (phylogenies, range maps, traits, threat status) for all 5,831 known mammal species from the last 130,000 years to now, addressing previous inconsistencies and missing information.
  • It includes both current and natural species range maps to better understand human impacts on mammal distributions, and provides trait data like body mass and diet with minimized gaps thanks to extensive literature research and data imputation.
  • This user-friendly, openly accessible platform aims to support large-scale ecological research, helping scientists analyze patterns in mammal diversity and understand the impacts of humans and historical events, such as megafauna extinctions, on ecosystems worldwide.
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Jens Svenning
@JCSvenning · X

PHYLACINE 1.2: The Phylogenetic Atlas of Mammal Macroecology https://t.co/oMMdwpCVo5

Jan 6, 2023 · 4 likes · 11,287 followers View post →
Jens Svenning
@JCSvenning · X

Data documenting global defaunation since the Late Pleistocene: PHYLACINE 1.2: The Phylogenetic Atlas of Mammal Macroecology https://t.co/RCyITkyQYI

May 17, 2022 · 3 likes · 11,287 followers View post →
Jens Svenning
@JCSvenning · X

@TZBirder @ymalhi The late-Quaternary mammal database is available via https://t.co/opK8xUt03E, and we'll soon release a further updated version #phylacine #megapast2future @BiochangeAU

Jan 15, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 11,287 followers View post →
Jens Svenning
@JCSvenning · X

.@mollykgrace presents #IUCN work integrating historic baselines into assessments of species recovery, w @AnaSLRodrigues et al. -key is assessing indigenous ranges; for estimates of these for all late-Quaternary mammals check PHYLACINE https://t.co/opK8xUt03E #RSfossil #greenlist

Jan 29, 2019 · 3 likes · 11,287 followers View post →
Jens Svenning
@JCSvenning · X

@bjenquist @OliverStringham @sckottie @BIEN_data @iPlantTNRS @BrianMaitner Agree - big issue in our @BIEN_data work - always tricky when merging biodiversity data! Also a major incentive for creating the Phylacine database for mammals https://t.co/opK8xUt03E

Feb 14, 2019 · 2 likes · 11,287 followers View post →
Elisa Barreto
@elisabarretop · X

@tpoi I don't know about panTHERIA, but there is phylacine https://t.co/g07C0bic8J

Sep 23, 2022 · 1 like · 694 followers View post →

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Jens Svenning
@JCSvenning · X

PHYLACINE 1.2: The Phylogenetic Atlas of Mammal Macroecology https://t.co/oMMdwpCVo5

Jan 6, 2023 · 4 likes · 11,287 followers View post →
Elisa Barreto
@elisabarretop · X

@tpoi I don't know about panTHERIA, but there is phylacine https://t.co/g07C0bic8J

Sep 23, 2022 · 1 like · 694 followers View post →
Jens Svenning
@JCSvenning · X

Data documenting global defaunation since the Late Pleistocene: PHYLACINE 1.2: The Phylogenetic Atlas of Mammal Macroecology https://t.co/RCyITkyQYI

May 17, 2022 · 3 likes · 11,287 followers View post →
Eduardo Colina Navarrete
@ed_colina · X

PHYLACINE 1.2: The Phylogenetic Atlas of Mammal Macroecology https://t.co/Wbr6uPQx2t

Jun 23, 2020 · 292 followers View post →
BIOCHANGE
@BiochangeAU · X

RT @JCSvenning: @TZBirder @ymalhi The late-Quaternary mammal database is available via https://t.co/opK8xUt03E, and we'll soon release a fu…

Jan 15, 2020 · 1 share · 1,662 followers View post →
Jens Svenning
@JCSvenning · X

@TZBirder @ymalhi The late-Quaternary mammal database is available via https://t.co/opK8xUt03E, and we'll soon release a further updated version #phylacine #megapast2future @BiochangeAU

Jan 15, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 11,287 followers View post →
Jens Svenning
@JCSvenning · X

@bjenquist @OliverStringham @sckottie @BIEN_data @iPlantTNRS @BrianMaitner Agree - big issue in our @BIEN_data work - always tricky when merging biodiversity data! Also a major incentive for creating the Phylacine database for mammals https://t.co/opK8xUt03E

Feb 14, 2019 · 2 likes · 11,287 followers View post →
Jens Svenning
@JCSvenning · X

.@mollykgrace presents #IUCN work integrating historic baselines into assessments of species recovery, w @AnaSLRodrigues et al. -key is assessing indigenous ranges; for estimates of these for all late-Quaternary mammals check PHYLACINE https://t.co/opK8xUt03E #RSfossil #greenlist

Jan 29, 2019 · 3 likes · 11,287 followers View post →
Anne Blach Overgaard
@AnneBOvergaard · X

RT @BiochangeAU: @RasmusOPedersen's take on the role of mammals on the carbon cycle now and in the past at #IBSMalaga #megafauna #Rewilding…

Jan 10, 2019 · 1 share · 221 followers View post →