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Towards mechanistic integration of the causes and consequences of biodiversity.
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Trends in ecology & evolution [Trends Ecol Evol] 2024 Jul; Vol. 39 (7), pp. 689-700. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 19. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The global biodiversity crisis has stimulated decades of research on three themes: species coexistence, biodiversity-ecosystem functioning relationships (BEF), and biodiversity-ecosystem functional stability relationships (BEFS). However, studies on these themes are largely independent, creating barriers to an integrative understanding of the causes and consequences of biodiversity. Here we review recent progress towards mechanistic integration of coexistence, BEF, and BEFS. Mechanisms underlying the three themes can be linked in various ways, potentially creating either positive or negative relationships between them. That said, we generally expect positive associations between coexistence and BEF, and between BEF and BEFS. Our synthesis represents an initial step towards integrating causes and consequences of biodiversity; future developments should include more mechanistic approaches and broader ecological contexts.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of interests No interests are declared.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Ecosystem
Conservation of Natural Resources
Animals
Biodiversity
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1872-8383
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Trends in ecology & evolution
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38503639
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2024.02.008