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Title: The role of community science in orthopteran research
Orthopterans are commonly encountered in rural, suburban, and urban landscapes and have charismatic songs that attract the public’s attention. These are ideal organisms for connecting the public with science and critical concepts in ecology and evolution, such as habitat conservation and climate change. In this review, we provide an overview of community science and review community science in orthopterans. Best practices for orthopteran community science are provided, with a focus on audio recordings and highlighting new ways in which scientists who study orthopterans can engage in community science.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2012041 2208825
PAR ID:
10495663
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
Pensoft
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Journal of Orthoptera Research
Volume:
32
Issue:
2
ISSN:
1082-6467
Page Range / eLocation ID:
109 to 114
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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