OdoBD

OdoBD provides a curated database of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) occurrences, morphology, abundance, gene and protein sequences, species distributions, and conservation status for Bangladesh to support taxonomic, ecological, and genetic research.

Key Features:

• Extensive data compilation: Integrates four years of field studies across ponds, lakes, marshes, rivers, streams, and mangrove swamps with records from published scientific articles, field guides, and citizen-science contributions.
• Comprehensive biological data: Contains morphology descriptions, abundance records, gene and protein sequences, local and global distribution patterns, and conservation status for Odonata species.
• Gender-specific photographic records: Includes male- and female-specific photographs with detailed descriptions to support morphological identification.
• Support for meta-analyses: Centralized, standardized records enable meta-analytical studies in ecology, conservation biology, and genetics.

Scientific Applications:

• Biodiversity and distribution analyses: Enables regional and global assessments of Odonata species distributions and diversity trends.
• Population and conservation assessments: Provides abundance and distribution data to identify population changes and evaluate conservation needs and status.
• Genetic and evolutionary research: Integrates gene and protein sequences to support phylogenetic analyses and evolutionary studies.

Methodology:

Data collection and curation were performed over multiple years, and the database is continuously updated with new records.