The dynamic interaction between individual organisms and the structure and pattern of their surroundings
Biodiversity mapping
The comment below contains various links to online examples of biodiversity mapping, broadly defined. These form the basis for a discussion of the nature and motivation behind such mapping efforts.
http://biodiversitymapping.org/wordpress/index.php/home/
http://biodiversitymapping.org/wordpress/index.php/mammals/
Biodiversity Map of mammals across the globe. Including the specific species.
*Group 2 Natalie, Asra, Luisa
http://ecotope.org/anthromes/biodiversity/plants/maps/
https://www.mol.org/regions/ – interactive map that tells you how many species there are in different regions of each country
https://ds.lclark.edu/sge/wp-content/uploads/sites/121/2011/10/Biodiversity-Index.png – Biodiversity Index by country
Group 4: Gabriella, Mishal, Omar & Nathalie
Biodiversity Map of Birds Across Brazil
Attached is a link to the comparable maps of bird populations throughout Brazil.
http://biodiversitymapping.org/wordpress/index.php/brazil-birds/
Figure mapping soil biodiversity that includes worms, fungi, and microscopic organisms (like tardigrades and rotifers )
http://www.savingspecies.org/2012/stunning-new-biodiversity-maps-show-where-to-prioritize-conservation/
Describes where biodiversity needs to have conservation prioritized.
Khurram, Sindhuja, Kim, Rema
http://www.natureserve.org/news-events/newsletters/milestones-fall-winter-2014/targeting-10-million-investment-tropical-andes