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Ground-based images (GBIs) offer a powerful way to map habitats and predict species distributions at fine scales. This underused resource, combined with computer vision, can advance ecological and conservation analyses.

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  • Existing GBI applications focus on species identification and repeat photography monitoring.

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  • To leverage multimodal data and computer vision with GBIs.
  • To highlight future research directions for GBIs in ecology and conservation.

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  • Utilizing multimodal data and computer vision techniques.
  • Applying GBIs along Street View routes for fine-scale species distribution modeling.
  • Developing automated methods for habitat feature classification and quantification from GBIs.

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  • Demonstrated empirical applications of GBIs for predicting species distributions at fine scales.
  • Showcased the potential for automatic classification and quantification of habitat features using GBIs.
  • Highlighted the value of GBIs as an underutilized resource for ecological analysis.

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  • This approach can significantly improve ecological and conservation research by utilizing underused data.
  • Future research with GBIs promises substantial advancements in understanding ecological processes and informing conservation strategies.