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  • 1INRIA, Montpellier, France.

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We developed a new method to group species by function, improving how we measure biodiversity. This approach accounts for trait uncertainty and correlation, making functional diversity metrics more accessible for conservation efforts.

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Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Biodiversity Science
  • Computational Biology

Background:

  • Functional diversity is key to understanding community structure and ecosystem function.
  • Current metrics for functional diversity are complex and difficult to interpret, limiting their practical application.
  • Categorizing species into functional groups offers a simpler approach but faces challenges in defining robust clusters due to trait variability and correlation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, robust, and interpretable method for classifying species into functional groups.
  • To integrate trait uncertainty and correlation into the functional group classification process.
  • To provide a scalable framework for quantifying functional biodiversity accessible to conservation organizations.

Main Methods:

  • A multi-step consensus clustering approach was developed.
  • The method incorporates trait uncertainty through resampling and trait correlation using Gaussian Mixture Models.
  • Species were classified into functional groups based on a consensus matrix derived from clustered trait data.

    • Main Results:

    • The method was applied to a global tree dataset (47,828 species, 18 traits), identifying 42 stable functional groups.
    • The identified groups reflected ecological trade-offs and phylogenetic structure.
    • Traditional diversity metrics were successfully applied to functional groups, yielding intuitive measures of functional richness and redundancy.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed consensus clustering framework offers a scalable and interpretable solution for quantifying functional groups.
    • This approach effectively handles trait uncertainty and correlation, enhancing the reliability of functional diversity assessments.
    • The method facilitates the adoption of functional diversity metrics in practical conservation and restoration initiatives.