EcologicalSignificanceClass - tdwg/PlinianCore GitHub Wiki

Role of the species in ecosystems. Could be referred to its position in food chains, ecosystems services or its use as bioindicators.


EcologicalSignificance element in structured format.
e.g.
| MeasurementType | MeasurementValue |
|---|---|
| Trophic level | Predator |
| Trophic level | Top predator |
| Trophic level | Decomposer |
| Ecosystem services | Disperser |
| Ecosystem services | Pollinator |
References:
- Martínez Ramos, M. 2008. Grupos funcionales, en Capital natural de México, vol. I: Conocimiento actual de la biodiver¬sidad. Conabio, México, pp. 365-412.
Class: DetailClass
Ancillary information of the EcologicalSignificanceAtomized element.
Class: AncillaryDataClass

EcologicalSignificance element in text block format.
Class: NormalString
Ancillary information of the EcologicalSignificanceUnstructured element.
Class: AncillaryDataClass
| Image | Description |
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Complex Type |
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Sequence structure |
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Choice structure |
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Obligatory element |
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Optional element |
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minOccurs=0 maxOccurs=unbounded |
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minOccurs=1 maxOccurs=unbounded |


