Spatial bias in GBIF data has limited impact on plant climate niche properties in Europe
Thibault Coquery, Erik Welk, Lotte Korell
This study evaluates the impact of spatial bias in GBIF data on plant climate niche properties in Europe and finds that GBIF data reliably characterize niches for many species when sampling bias is accounted for.
bioRxiv · Feb 12, 2026 · PreprintEcology