Diversity and dispersal interactively affect predictability of ecosystem function

Article Abstract:

The interactive effects of mobile grazer diversity and dispersal on the magnitude and stability of ecosystem properties in experimental seagrass communities that are either isolated or connected by dispersal corridors are tested. The effects of diversity on stability differed qualitatively between patch and meta community scales and the results indicate that declining biodiversity and habitat fragmentation synergistically influence the predictability of ecosystem functioning.

United States, Habitat partitioning (Biology), Habitat partitioning (Ecology), Analysis of variance, Nitrogen cycle, Marine ecosystems

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Ecosystem stability and compensatory effects in the inner Mongolia grassland

Article Abstract:

Studies have suggested that biodiversity reduces variability in ecosystem productivity through compensatory effects. A study is presented that provides new insights for better management and restoration of the rapidly degrading inner Mongolia grassland is presented.

Mongolia, Grasslands

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World of insects

Article Abstract:

The studies of insect diversity have helped in understanding of the distribution of global diversity. They have shown that there is a low rate of change of species composition in the extensive lowland forests.

Physiological aspects, Insects

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