Inhaltsverzeichnis
This is meant to digitally represent life and nature. E.g. data that capture multimodal information of flora and fauna.
Lets start with a simple example of trees and find out what it needs to be provided under given technological capabilities to represent a tree in its fullest.
Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine)
Common Name: Scots Pine
Scientific Name: Pinus sylvestris
Family: Pinaceae
Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN)
Description
The Scots Pine is a coniferous tree native to Europe and Asia. It is characterized by its reddish-brown bark, needle-like leaves, and tall, straight trunk. It is one of the most widely distributed pines in the world and plays a crucial role in forest ecosystems.
Morphology
- Height: 25-35 meters (can reach up to 45 meters)
- Leaves: Needle-like, bluish-green, arranged in pairs
- Bark: Thick, orange-brown on young trees, turns scaly with age
- Cones: Small, woody, brown, and oval-shaped (3-7 cm long)
- Lifespan: Up to 700 years
Ecological Importance
Scots Pine provides habitat for various bird species, insects, and fungi. It is an important species for timber production and afforestation projects.
Habitat & Distribution
Scots Pine is found across Eurasia, from Scotland to Siberia. It thrives in well-drained sandy or rocky soils and is commonly found in boreal forests.
Genetic Information
| Marker | Sequence/Details |
|---|---|
| Chloroplast Genome | Complete cpDNA sequence available |
| ITS (Internal Transcribed Spacer) | Used for phylogenetic studies |
| Microsatellites (SSR) | Genetic markers for population studies |
| Genome Size | ~23-24 Gbp |
Multimedia
Images
| Part | Info |
|---|---|
| Leaves |  |
| Fruits | |
| Stem | |
| Root | |
Audio
Video
3D avatar
Commercially: https://evermotion.org/shop/show_product/pinus-sylvestris-16-am219-archmodels/15682
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References
- Farjon, A. (2017). *Pines: Drawings and Descriptions of the Genus Pinus*.
- Genetic data from NCBI GenBank.
- Field recordings from [source].