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Global distribution of the sampling points and habitat types represented in the database. Density of samples per pixel in a global 100 × 100 coordinate grid are shown with grayscale (light – few samples, dark – many samples). Number of collected samples in each habitat type are shown with a doughnut chart; habitat classification follows the European Environmental Agency.
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Springtails (Collembola) inhabit soils from the Arctic to the Antarctic and comprise an estimated ~32% of all terrestrial arthropods on Earth. Here, we present a global, spatially-explicit database on springtail communities that includes 249,912 occurrences from 44,999 samples and 2,990 sites. These data are mainly raw sample-level records at the s...
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Soil biota encompasses a diverse array of lifeforms, including algae, bacteria, fungi, nematodes, protozoa, arthropods, earthworms, and small mammals, which play fundamental roles in maintaining soil health, fertility, and ecosystem functioning. Soil biodiversity provides critical ecosystem services such as nutrient cycling, soil formation, water filtration, carbon sequestration, and pest regulation. Thus, it is imperative to explore each level of soil biodiversity to have a better understanding regarding their niches. However, soil biodiversity is under severe threats from anthropogenic activities like pollution and intensive agriculture. Conservation efforts are vital for protecting soil biodiversity and ensuring sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental resilience, as discussed in this chapter.
