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ArticleBiodiversity data journal2025

An in-depth dataset of northwestern European arthropod life histories and ecological traits.

Garben Logghe, Femke Batsleer, Dirk Maes, Tristan Permentier, Matty P Berg, Dimitri Brosens, Stijn Cooleman, Pallieter De Smedt, Jonas Hagge, Jorg Lambrechts and 3 more

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Garben LoggheGhent University, Ghent, Belgium Ghent University Ghent Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2000-7982
Femke BatsleerGhent University, Ghent, Belgium Ghent University Ghent Belgium.
Dirk MaesResearch Institute for Nature and Forest, Brussels, Belgium Research Institute for Nature and Forest Brussels Belgium.
Tristan PermentierGhent University, Ghent, Belgium Ghent University Ghent Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7830-3337
Matty P BergVrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Netherlands.
Dimitri BrosensBelgian Biodiversity Platform, Brussels, Belgium Belgian Biodiversity Platform Brussels Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0846-9116
Stijn CoolemanResearch Institute for Nature and Forest, Brussels, Belgium Research Institute for Nature and Forest Brussels Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3029-0451
Pallieter De SmedtGhent University, Gontrode, Belgium Ghent University Gontrode Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3073-6751
Jonas HaggeNorthwest German Forest Research Institute, Hann. Münden, Germany Northwest German Forest Research Institute Hann. Münden Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8938-6680
Jorg LambrechtsNatuurpunt Studie, Mechelen, Belgium Natuurpunt Studie Mechelen Belgium.
Marc PolletResearch Institute for Nature and Forest, Brussels, Belgium Research Institute for Nature and Forest Brussels Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5198-5928
Fons VerheydeFlanders Marine Institute, Ostend, Belgium Flanders Marine Institute Ostend Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2240-9689
Dries BonteGhent University, Ghent, Belgium Ghent University Ghent Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3320-7505

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Abstract

Background: In response to the ongoing biodiversity crisis amongst arthropods, it is essential to implement efficient conservation strategies to safeguard both species diversity and the vital ecosystem services they provide. Developing such strategies requires reliable predictive models that can identify the species that are the most vulnerable to current and future threats, including those posed by climate and land-use change. Species life histories are central to these models, as they influence both population dynamics and spread rates. New information: To support this effort, we compiled a dataset with key traits for arthropods based on several literature sources and expert knowledge. The dataset contains data on body size, life history, thermal niche and ecology for 4874 northwestern European species across 10 different orders. By gathering these essential trait data, we aim to create a robust foundation for predicting species vulnerability and anticipating shifts in arthropod communities in response to global change.

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