Pacific arthropod experts
The participants in our team all have research interests in arthropod diversity in French Polynesia, and many have worked in the islands for many years. For each arthropod group, these experts determine the numbers of presumed indigenous species, together with their levels of endemism. In addition, the numbers of non-indigenous and invasive species are assessed. Most participants are involved in field collecting, in addition to sorting through museum specimens and describing new species. Additional information collected includes habitat affiliations and associated ecological data.
