About ShareTrait

Aim

"Metadata is as important as the data itself"

ShareTrait consolidates individual-level trait data and associated metadata in an interoperable and reusable format, enabling standardised and integrated use.

Currently, ShareTrait focusses on three core traits of ectotherms that are fundamental to an organism's overall fitness: metabolic rate, development time and fecundity.

ShareTrait aims to streamline research efforts, minimise duplication of effort, and empower researchers to explore patterns and broader ecological, evolutionary and physiological questions among taxa.

People who helped develop ShareTrait:

  • Félix P. Leiva
  • Jacintha Ellers
  • Matty P. Berg
  • Raimon Cuxart-Erruz
  • Irene Martorelli
  • Brett Olivier
  • Iris L.E. van de Pol
  • Wilco C.E.P. Verberk

Organisation

ShareTrait consist of a core team of ecologists and informatics scientist who conceived ShareTrait and shaped its design:

  • Wilco C.E.P. Verberk
  • Jacintha Ellers
  • Matty P. Berg
  • Irene Martorelli
  • Brett Olivier

Several people helped develop ShareTrait further by expanding and communicating about ShareTrait:

  • Félix P. Leiva
  • Raimon Cuxart-Erruz
  • Iris L.E. van de Pol

Funding

ShareTrait has received funding from the following sources:

  • NWO Open Science Fund 2022
  • NWO Open Science Fund 2023
  • VU Open Access Innovation Fund
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Collaborating organizations:

  • SORTEE
  • European Thermal Fertility Network
  • Open Traits Network