The role of intraspecific trait variability (ITV) in trait spaces is still overlooked. We outline the swapping procedure, which detects changes in the main properties of any trait space as a function of ITV. Building on the properties of eigendecomposition analysis, we propose a set of target parameters, statistical tests and related interpretations to stimulate further research on this topic. We also link R functions to perform the swapping procedure.
Puglielli, G., Carmona, C.P., Bissi, A., Tordoni, E. (2025). Quantifying the influence of intraspecific variability in trait spaces. NPJ BIODIVERSITY, 4(1), 1-7 [10.1038/s44185-025-00101-w].
Quantifying the influence of intraspecific variability in trait spaces
Tordoni E.
2025
Abstract
The role of intraspecific trait variability (ITV) in trait spaces is still overlooked. We outline the swapping procedure, which detects changes in the main properties of any trait space as a function of ITV. Building on the properties of eigendecomposition analysis, we propose a set of target parameters, statistical tests and related interpretations to stimulate further research on this topic. We also link R functions to perform the swapping procedure.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
