Additional file 12: of Perspectives on modelling the distribution of ticks for large areas: so far so good?

Plot of the Fourier-derived variables (see Additional file 11 for a list) that partially delineate the predicted probability of occurrence for Ixodes ricinus. The purpose of the chart is to show the potential use of a set of traits derived from the main Fourier coefficients. The chart in A plots the quartile 90 of the NDVI in the year, and the sum of NDVI in spring. The size of the dots is proportional to the slope of NDVI in spring, and the colour indicates the predicted probability of occurrence of the tick. The chart in B plots the 90 % quartile of average annual temperature and the sum of temperature in spring, with the size of the dots being proportional to the slope of the temperature in spring. (PDF 3811 kb