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How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
TL;DR
- iNaturalist app helps users identify plant, animal, and insect species.
- The app provides valuable data for scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss.
- It offers a fun feature called "bioblitz," a timed competition to spot and identify species.
- David Pogue and Martha Stewart participated in a bioblitz.