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We use machine learning to predict the distribution of network biodiversity across the planet. We emphasize that these are predictions: fungal biodiversity remains extremely under explored.

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Protected Areas

Areas currently under protection such as wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.

Mycorrhizal Species

AMF
Arbuscular
Mycorrhizal Fungi
EcM
ectomycorrhizal 
Fungi

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi grow inside plant roots, producing branched hyphal structures called arbuscules.

Richness

The measure of the abundance of mycorrhizal fungi in a given area.

Low
High

Richness Hotspots

Areas of 90% plus richness are considered hotspots.

Endemism

The measure of the abundance of mycorrhizal fungi in a given area.

Low
High

Endemism Hotspots

Endemism hotspots indicate the presence of rare species that are unique to the region.

SELECTED AREA

UNCERTAINTY

68% confidence in these predictions

RICHNESS

Very High

Richer than 40% of the Earth

RICHNESS HOTSPOTS

4 hotspots

38% of area

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