Antonelli, Alexandre ORCID: 0000-0003-1842-9297, Smith, Rhian J. ORCID: 0000-0003-2836-0246, Perrigo, Allison L., Crottini, Angelica ORCID: 0000-0002-8505-3050, Hackel, Jan, Testo, Weston, Farooq, Harith, Jimenez, Maria F. Torres, Andela, Niels ORCID: 0000-0002-8241-6143, Andermann, Tobias ORCID: 0000-0002-0932-1623, Andriamanohera, Andotiana M., Andriambololonera, Sylvie, Bachman, Steven P., Bacon, Christine D., Baker, William J., Belluardo, Francesco, Birkinshaw, Chris, Borrell, James S., Cable, Stuart, Canales, Nataly A., Carrillo, Juan D. ORCID: 0000-0003-2475-3341, Clegg, Rosie, Clubbe, Colin, Cooke, Robert S. C., Damasco, Gabriel, Dhanda, Sonia, Edler, Daniel, Faurby, Soren, Ferreira, Paola de Lima, Fisher, Brian L., Forest, Felix, Gardiner, Lauren M., Goodman, Steven M., Grace, Olwen M., Guedes, Thais B., Henniges, Marie C., Hill, Rowena ORCID: 0000-0002-1046-5528, Lehmann, Caroline E. R., Lowry, Porter P., II, Marline, Lovanomenjanahary ORCID: 0000-0002-6181-0440, Matos-Maravi, Pavel, Moat, Justin, Neves, Beatriz, Nogueira, Matheus G. C., Onstein, Renske E., Papadopulos, Alexander S. T., Perez-Escobar, Oscar A., Phelps, Leanne N., Phillipson, Peter B., Pironon, Samuel, Przelomska, Natalia A. S., Rabarimanarivo, Marina, Rabehevitra, David, Raharimampionona, Jeannie, Rajaonah, Mamy Tiana, Rajaonary, Fano, Rajaovelona, Landy R., Rakotoarinivo, Mijoro, Rakotoarisoa, Amedee A., Rakotoarisoa, Solofo E., Rakotomalala, Herizo N., Rakotonasolo, Franck, Ralaiveloarisoa, Berthe A., Ramirez-Herranz, Myriam ORCID: 0000-0002-4715-9372, Randriamamonjy, Jean Emmanuel N., Randriamboavonjy, Tianjanahary, Randrianasolo, Vonona, Rasolohery, Andriambolantsoa, Ratsifandrihamanana, Anitry N., Ravololomanana, Noro, Razafiniary, Velosoa, Razanajatovo, Henintsoa, Razanatsoa, Estelle, Rivers, Malin, Sayol, Ferran ORCID: 0000-0003-3540-7487, Silvestro, Daniele, Vorontsova, Maria S., Walker, Kim, Walker, Barnaby E., Wilkin, Paul, Williams, Jenny, Ziegler, Thomas, Zizka, Alexander ORCID: 0000-0002-1680-9192 and Ralimanana, Helene (2022). Madagascar's extraordinary biodiversity: Evolution, distribution, and use. Science, 378 (6623). S. 962 - 972. WASHINGTON: AMER ASSOC ADVANCEMENT SCIENCE. ISSN 1095-9203

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Abstract

Madagascar's biota is hyperdiverse and includes exceptional levels of endemicity. We review the current state of knowledge on Madagascar's past and current terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity by compiling and presenting comprehensive data on species diversity, endemism, and rates of species description and human uses, in addition to presenting an updated and simplified map of vegetation types. We report a substantial increase of records and species new to science in recent years; however, the diversity and evolution of many groups remain practically unknown (e.g., fungi and most invertebrates). Digitization efforts are increasing the resolution of species richness patterns and we highlight the crucial role of field- and collections-based research for advancing biodiversity knowledge and identifying gaps in our understanding, particularly as species richness corresponds closely to collection effort. Phylogenetic diversity patterns mirror that of species richness and endemism in most of the analyzed groups. We highlight humid forests as centers of diversity and endemism because of their role as refugia and centers of recent and rapid radiations. However, the distinct endemism of other areas, such as the grassland-woodland mosaic of the Central Highlands and the spiny forest of the southwest, is also biologically important despite lower species richness. The documented uses of Malagasy biodiversity are manifold, with much potential for the uncovering of new useful traits for food, medicine, and climate mitigation. The data presented here showcase Madagascar as a unique living laboratory for our understanding of evolution and the complex interactions between people and nature. The gathering and analysis of biodiversity data must continue and accelerate if we are to fully understand and safeguard this unique subset of Earth's biodiversity.

Item Type: Journal Article
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Smith, Rhian J.UNSPECIFIEDorcid.org/0000-0003-2836-0246UNSPECIFIED
Perrigo, Allison L.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Crottini, AngelicaUNSPECIFIEDorcid.org/0000-0002-8505-3050UNSPECIFIED
Hackel, JanUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Testo, WestonUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Farooq, HarithUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Jimenez, Maria F. TorresUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Andela, NielsUNSPECIFIEDorcid.org/0000-0002-8241-6143UNSPECIFIED
Andermann, TobiasUNSPECIFIEDorcid.org/0000-0002-0932-1623UNSPECIFIED
Andriamanohera, Andotiana M.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Andriambololonera, SylvieUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Bachman, Steven P.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Bacon, Christine D.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Baker, William J.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Belluardo, FrancescoUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Birkinshaw, ChrisUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Borrell, James S.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Cable, StuartUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Canales, Nataly A.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
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Clegg, RosieUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Clubbe, ColinUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Cooke, Robert S. C.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Damasco, GabrielUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Dhanda, SoniaUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Edler, DanielUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Faurby, SorenUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Ferreira, Paola de LimaUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Fisher, Brian L.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Forest, FelixUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Gardiner, Lauren M.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Goodman, Steven M.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Grace, Olwen M.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Guedes, Thais B.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Henniges, Marie C.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Hill, RowenaUNSPECIFIEDorcid.org/0000-0002-1046-5528UNSPECIFIED
Lehmann, Caroline E. R.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Lowry, Porter P., IIUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Marline, LovanomenjanaharyUNSPECIFIEDorcid.org/0000-0002-6181-0440UNSPECIFIED
Matos-Maravi, PavelUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Moat, JustinUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Neves, BeatrizUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Nogueira, Matheus G. C.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Onstein, Renske E.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Papadopulos, Alexander S. T.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Perez-Escobar, Oscar A.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Phelps, Leanne N.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Phillipson, Peter B.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Pironon, SamuelUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Przelomska, Natalia A. S.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Rabarimanarivo, MarinaUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Rabehevitra, DavidUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Raharimampionona, JeannieUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Rajaonah, Mamy TianaUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Rajaonary, FanoUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Rajaovelona, Landy R.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Rakotoarinivo, MijoroUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Rakotoarisoa, Amedee A.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Rakotoarisoa, Solofo E.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Rakotomalala, Herizo N.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Rakotonasolo, FranckUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Ralaiveloarisoa, Berthe A.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Ramirez-Herranz, MyriamUNSPECIFIEDorcid.org/0000-0002-4715-9372UNSPECIFIED
Randriamamonjy, Jean Emmanuel N.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Randriamboavonjy, TianjanaharyUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Randrianasolo, VononaUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Rasolohery, AndriambolantsoaUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Ratsifandrihamanana, Anitry N.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Ravololomanana, NoroUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Razafiniary, VelosoaUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Razanajatovo, HenintsoaUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Razanatsoa, EstelleUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Rivers, MalinUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Sayol, FerranUNSPECIFIEDorcid.org/0000-0003-3540-7487UNSPECIFIED
Silvestro, DanieleUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Vorontsova, Maria S.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Walker, KimUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Walker, Barnaby E.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Wilkin, PaulUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Williams, JennyUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Ziegler, ThomasUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Zizka, AlexanderUNSPECIFIEDorcid.org/0000-0002-1680-9192UNSPECIFIED
Ralimanana, HeleneUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
URN: urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-699114
DOI: 10.1126/science.abf0869
Journal or Publication Title: Science
Volume: 378
Number: 6623
Page Range: S. 962 - 972
Date: 2022
Publisher: AMER ASSOC ADVANCEMENT SCIENCE
Place of Publication: WASHINGTON
ISSN: 1095-9203
Language: English
Faculty: Unspecified
Divisions: Unspecified
Subjects: no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:
KeywordsLanguage
HISTORY; EXTINCTIONS; DIVERSITY; ENDEMISM; PLANT; CONSERVATION; VICARIANCE; BOUNDARY; SUPPORT; REGIONMultiple languages
Multidisciplinary SciencesMultiple languages
URI: http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/69911

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