Declining growth of natural history collections fails future generations
Vanya G. Rohwer, Yasha Rohwer, Casey B. Dillman
Abstract
New additions of vertebrate specimens to natural history collections are declining in the midst of widespread and accelerating environmental change. Reversing these trends in collecting efforts is essential for addressing future unforeseen ecological issues.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyNatural historyNatural (archaeology)EcologyReversingVertebrateConservation biologyEnvironmental ethicsEnvironmental resource managementPaleontologyEngineeringGeneticsAutomotive engineeringGeneEnvironmental sciencePhilosophySpecies Distribution and Climate ChangeWildlife Ecology and ConservationAnimal and Plant Science Education