Comprehensive Marine Body Size Database Enhances Ocean Research
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Ars Technica
The Marine Organizational Body Size (MOBS) database is an open-access resource that has compiled body size data for over 85,000 marine species, from microscopic plankton to whales, to enhance understanding of ocean biodiversity and macroevolution. It aims to cover 75% of all described marine species, providing a valuable tool for ecological and evolutionary research, especially for invertebrates and deep-sea creatures.