The propagation of disturbances in ecological networks

We describe the properties of species and their interaction networks and metanetworks that determine the indirect, spatial, and temporal extent of propagation. We argue that the sampling scale of ecological studies may have impeded predictions regarding the rate and extent that a disturbance spreads, and discuss directions to help ecologists to move towards a predictive understanding of the propagation of impacts across interacting communities and ecosystems.PMID:38402007 | DOI:10.1016/j.tree.2024.01.009

Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution - February 24, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Lucas P Martins David Garcia-Callejas Hao Ran Lai Kate L Wootton Jason M Tylianakis Source Type: research