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Map bounds:
-180 to 180 N, -90 to 90 E
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This plot displays the "sampled-in-bin" diversity; that is, it counts the number of occurrences of the selected taxa in each time bin within the selected geographic extent. Sampled-in-bin genus diversity is approximate and based on the quick_div API route. The advanced diversity curve generator displays a more complete diversity summary, based on the full diversity API route.
Before switching to the advanced diversity curve window, choose the taxonomic and temporal resolution you want to use.
Map bounds:
-180 to 180 N, -90 to 90 E
Taxonomic level: Genus
Temporal resolution: Age
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Sampled-in-bin diversity is the number of taxa actually found in each time interval, just as in the basic diversity method.
Rangethrough diversity shows each taxon as present from its first occurrence to its last occurrence, whether or not it was ever found in the fossil record in the intervening intervals.
Origination and extinction rates are estimated here using the "per-capita rate" method of Foote (2000) (Table 1). This method compares the number of taxa which exist both before and after each interval are compared to those that either originate or go extinct during it. In terms of the values returned by the diversity API method, origination = -ln((xbt)/(xbt+xft))/(eag-lag) and extinction = -ln((xbt)/(xbt+xbl))/(eag-lag). Values for the Late Pleistocene and Holocene are not calculated, because these very short intervals are poorly suited to comparison with the rest. Note that many other methods exist for calculating diversity and origination/extinction rates; those given here are among the simplest.
Provides a sharable link that preserves all aspects of the application state
The API data URL for taxonomic occurrence data. For use with external services and scripts, such as R or Python. See the data service documentation for additional information.
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Responsible field study of fossils requires proper safety, permission, and conservation approaches.
Removal of natural objects from US National Parks and Monuments is strictly prohibited by law.
Removal of natural objects from public lands is regulated by state and federal laws and regulations.
Responsible field study of fossils requires proper safety, permission, and conservation approaches.
Taxon name (number of occurrences in the database)
Built on the PBDB API, PBDB Navigator allows users to explore the Paleobiology Database through space, time, and taxonomy. All code unique to the PBDB Navigator interface uses a CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication, and can be found on Github.
Current development of the PBDB database, API, website, and example applications is being carried out in the Department of Geoscience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is supported by the UW-Madison Deptartment of Geoscience and the U.S. National Science Foundation EAR Geoinformatics grant 0949416.
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