Functionally unique, specialised, and endangered (FUSE) species: towards integrated metrics for the conservation prioritisation toolbox
J. N. Griffin, F. Leprieur, D. Silvestro, J. S. Lefcheck, C. Albouy, D. B. Rasher, M. Davis, J.-C. Svenning, C. Pimiento
The paper develops the FUSE index to identify species that are both functionally unique and endangered, enhancing conservation prioritisation by integrating functional diversity with extinction risk.
bioRxiv · May 9, 2020 · PreprintEcology