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tooluniverse-ecology-biodiversity
Ecology, biodiversity, and conservation biology research — species identification (GBIF, NCBI Taxonomy), invasive species impact, ecosystem dynamics, conservation status (IUCN), niche ecology. Use for biodiversity questions, species comparison, invasion biology, conservation prioritization, and ecology-related literature search.
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# Ecology & Biodiversity Research
## Reasoning Strategy
### 1. Species & Taxonomy Questions
When a question involves identifying or comparing species:
1. **LOOK UP DON'T GUESS** — Use `GBIF_search_species` to get taxonomy, `WoRMS_search_species` for marine organisms
2. If the question asks about invasive species impacts, consider: ecological niche overlap, reproductive rate, predator release, and ecosystem engineering effects
3. Use `PubMed_search_articles` or `EuropePMC_search_articles` to find studies on specific ecological impacts
### 2. Invasive Species Impact Assessment
**Reasoning framework** — when comparing invasive species impacts:
1. **Identify the ecosystem**: What habitat/biome is affected?
2. **Assess impact mechanisms**: Competition? Predation? Disease vector? Habitat modification? Hybridization?