Public observations on platforms such as iNaturalist provide large-scale data on species distributions.
eBird, iNaturalist and Zooniverse give millions of records; data quality is checked by expert validation and statistical modelling. Participation also engages the public.
Volunteer data cover wide areas and long times. Data quality is checked using validation. Participation improves public understanding.
Example: eBird records feed bird population assessments.
Public observations on platforms such as iNaturalist provide large-scale data on species distributions.
Citizen Science in Biodiversity is one of the 52 topics in Taxonomy & Biodiversity. It is rated Advanced, so it suits learners who want specialist depth. Related topics in this area include Conservation Biology, Extinction Rate Estimation, DNA Barcoding.
The Christmas Bird Count has run since 1900.
Work through the Beginner topics in Taxonomy & Biodiversity first, such as Taxonomy, Binomial Nomenclature, Taxonomic Hierarchy, then return to Citizen Science in Biodiversity. Advanced topics assume the Intermediate vocabulary.
The closest topics to Citizen Science in Biodiversity are Conservation Biology, Extinction Rate Estimation, DNA Barcoding, Biodiversity Hotspots. Comparing them side by side is a good way to see how the ideas connect.
Read the summary and the in-depth section, then use the quick check on the interactive lesson for Citizen Science in Biodiversity. To practise the whole of Taxonomy & Biodiversity, use the Taxonomy & Biodiversity quiz.
Citizen Science in Biodiversity: Public observations on platforms such as iNaturalist provide large-scale data on species distributions. Conservation Biology: The scientific study and protection of biodiversity. Read both side by side and note what each one explains.
First, read the summary and write the definition in your own words. Second, read the in-depth section and note any example. Third, compare it with Conservation Biology and explain the difference aloud. Finally, take the Taxonomy & Biodiversity quiz and come back to this page for any question you miss.
The scientific study and protection of biodiversity.
🗂️ Taxonomy & BiodiversityCompares fossil background rates with current losses, suggesting a sixth mass extinction.
🗂️ Taxonomy & BiodiversityIdentifying species using short standardised gene regions such as COI in animals.
🗂️ Taxonomy & BiodiversityRegions with exceptional endemic species that are highly threatened by habitat loss.
🗂️ Taxonomy & Biodiversity