The allometry of movement predicts the connectivity of communities [Ecology]

Connectivity has long played a central role in ecological and evolutionary theory and is increasingly emphasized for conserving biodiversity. Nonetheless, connectivity assessments often focus on individual species even though understanding and preserving connectivity for entire communities is urgently needed. Here we derive and test a framework that harnesses the well-known...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - September 7, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Jack Hartfelder, Chevonne Reynolds, Richard A. Stanton, Muzi Sibiya, Ara Monadjem, Robert A. McCleery, Robert J. Fletcher Jr Tags: Biological Sciences Source Type: research