Fig 2. Plot-wise and pool-wise trait data thresholds.

Schematic figure depicting plot-wise and pool-wise scenarios for setting the thresholds for trait data sampling. (A) species from all plots make up the pool of species; (B) species can be ordered by their abundance in each plot or in the whole pool; (C) the least abundant species in the whole pool of species are removed until reaching the desired threshold for trait sampling; (D) the least abundant species in each plot are removed until reaching the desired threshold for trait sampling.