Come to the dark side – citizen science in nighttime ecology
Abstract Nocturnal ecology has hitherto led a shadowy existence in ecology, which traditionally focuses on diurnal species and functional relationships in the bright light of day. Yet nighttime hides exciting research insights and urgent conservation issues to be addressed. Citizen science is a prom...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Ecology and Evolution |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-025-02352-4 |
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| Summary: | Abstract Nocturnal ecology has hitherto led a shadowy existence in ecology, which traditionally focuses on diurnal species and functional relationships in the bright light of day. Yet nighttime hides exciting research insights and urgent conservation issues to be addressed. Citizen science is a promising approach to support this urgently needed exploration. |
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| ISSN: | 2730-7182 |