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Diverging sub-fields in functional ecology

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
The number of studies in functional ecology grew exponentially in the last decades. Whether and how ecologists changed how they conduct these studies, however, remains poorly understood.
Leonardo Viliani, Leonardo Viliani, Simona Bonelli, Giorgio Gentile, Enrico Parile, Federico Riva   +5 more
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HIV-DNA, CD32a CD4+ T-cells and immune activation on successfull dolutegravir-based regimen

Journal of Virus Eradication, 2017
P. Gantner, M. Partisani, C. Barnig, G. Beck-Wirth, J.P. Faller, M. Artinot, M. Mohseni-Zadeh, C. Cheneau, M.L. Batard, A. Fuchs, P. Fischer, S. Bahram, D. Rey, S. Fafi-Kremer   +13 more
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Applied Biodiversity Metrics; Concepts to Choose Them Well

Diversity
The evaluation of biodiversity is an essential tool for conservation, management of natural resources, and assessment of ecosystem functioning. Choosing an appropriate and understandable diversity metric is critical to ultimately make better decisions ...
Marie-Ève Roy, Sylvain Delagrange, Yann Surget-Groba   +2 more
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Microbiota as Potential Functional Traits Facilitating Springtail Activity in Winter

Ecology and Evolution
Understanding the role of microbiota in supporting animal survival and activity under extreme environmental conditions provides valuable insights into adaptation and resilience mechanisms in ecosystems.
Cao Hao, Bing Zhang, Pingting Guan, Zhijing Xie, Guoliang Xu, Donghui Wu, Ting‐Wen Chen   +6 more
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Environmental filtering and dispersal limitation jointly shape the taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity in a subtropical karst forest of China

Frontiers in Plant Science
IntroductionCommunity assembly involves species forming communities through interactions and environmental adaptation, with traits and phylogeny playing key roles.
Qingzhi Long, Qingzhi Long, Qingzhi Long, Zhili Zhan, Zhili Zhan, Zhili Zhan, Hu Du, Hu Du, Hu Du, Wanxia Peng, Wanxia Peng, Wanxia Peng, Liang Su, Liang Su, Hao Zhang, Hao Zhang, Zhaoxia Zeng, Zhaoxia Zeng, Fuping Zeng, Fuping Zeng, Weining Tan, Youwang Mo, Xichao Deng, Yanjun Xie, Kelin Wang, Kelin Wang   +25 more
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Biomorphological traits and leaf dry matter content are important to plant persistence in a highly unstable volcanic ground

Nature Conservation Research: Заповедная наука
The colonisation of newly formed territories by plants during primary succession is a crucial stage in the formation of ecosystems. Adaptations of species to withstand harsh environment allow them to survive and form pioneer communities.
Anton P. Korablev, Elizaveta V. Sandalova, Kirill A. Arapov, Ksenia M. Zaripova   +3 more
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Impacts of Single and Multiple Co‐Existing Invasive Species on Subtropical Native Ant Communities

Ecology and Evolution
Biological invasions pose a significant threat to ecosystem stability by altering the taxonomic and functional diversity of native communities. It is still uncertain, however, whether multiple invasive species have varying effects on native communities ...
Jiaxin Hu, Taylor A. Bogar, Matthew T. Hamer, Benoit Guénard   +3 more
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Predator Size Structure Fails to Alter Nonconsumptive Effects in Streams

Ecology and Evolution
Predator population size structure varies over space and time, mediating the top‐down, consumptive effects of predators on ecosystems. Yet the role of predator size variation in governing nonconsumptive predator effects has received little targeted ...
Benjamin J. Toscano, Alyce Segal, Martina Exnerova, Mia A. Ver Pault   +3 more
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Sediments and functional traits

, 2017
In this doctoral thesis, I investigate how the ecological function of sediment-living animals, such as cockles and worms, is affected by environmental pollution, changes in their habitat, and the arrival of new species. The functions of the sediment-living organism are important for ecosystems such as the Wadden Sea since they can affect the substrate ...
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Functional Traits in Sphagnum

, 2019
Peat mosses (Sphagnum) are ecosystem engineers that largely govern carbon sequestration in northern hemisphere peatlands. I investigated functional traits in Sphagnum species and addressed the questions: (I) Are growth, photosynthesis and decomposition and the trade-offs between these traits related to habitat or phylogeny?, (II) Which are the ...
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