Sample coverage standardization ranks species richness of saproxylic beetles across European tree genera
Ronja Nußer, Anne Chao, Romain Angeleri, Christophe Bouget, Antoine Brin, Cristiana Cocciufa, Anika Goßmann, Martin M. Goßner, Elena Haeler, Jonas Hagge, Marit L. Hertlein, Joakim Hjältén, Peter Kriegel, Thibault Lachat, Laurent Larrieu, , Simon Thorn
The paper standardizes sample coverage to compare saproxylic beetle diversity across European tree genera, finding oak supports higher richness while resource availability and tree height are key drivers.
bioRxiv · Sep 29, 2026 · PreprintEcology