Isabel Cantera, Simone Giachello, Tamara Münkemüller, Marco Caccianiga, Mauro Gobbi, Gianalberto Losapio, Silvio Marta, Barbara Valle, Krzysztof Zawierucha, Wilfried Thuiller, Gentile Francesco Ficetola
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Comprehensive assessments of functional diversity are needed to understand ecosystem alterations under global changes. The 'Fun-eDNA' approach characterises functional diversity by assigning traits to taxonomic units obtained through environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling. By simultaneously analysing an unprecedented number of taxa over broad spatial scales, the approach provides a whole-ecosystem perspective of functional diversity. Fun-eDNA is increasingly used to tackle multiple questions, but aligning eDNA with traits poses several conceptual and technical challenges. Enhancing trait databases, improving the annotation of eDNA-based taxonomic inventories, interdisciplinary collaboration, and conceptual harmonisation of traits are key steps to achieve a comprehensive assessment of diverse taxa. Overcoming these challenges can unlock the full potential of eDNA in leveraging measures of ecosystem functions from multi-taxa assessments.
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Trends in Ecology & Evolution (TREE) is a comprehensive journal featuring polished, concise, and readable reviews, opinions, and letters in all areas of ecology and evolutionary science. Catering to researchers, lecturers, teachers, field workers, and students, it serves as a valuable source of information. The journal keeps scientists informed about new developments and ideas across the spectrum of ecology and evolutionary biology, spanning from pure to applied and molecular to global perspectives. In the face of global environmental change, Trends in Ecology & Evolution plays a crucial role in covering all significant issues concerning organisms and their environments, making it a major forum for life scientists.
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