Linking nematodes and ecosystem function: a trait-based framework
Trends Ecol Evol. 2024 Feb 28:S0169-5347(24)00039-9. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2024.02.002. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTTrait-based approaches are being increasingly adopted to understand species' ecological strategies and how organisms influence ecosystem function. Trait-based research on soil organisms, however, remains poorly developed compared with that for plants. The abundant and diverse soil nematodes are prime candidates to advance trait-based approaches belowground, but a unified trait framework to describe nematode ecological strategies and assess their linkages with ecosystem function is lacking. We categorized nema...
Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution - February 29, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Chongzhe Zhang Ian J Wright Uffe N Nielsen Stefan Geisen Manqiang Liu Source Type: research
Function and stability of mesophotic coral reefs
Trends Ecol Evol. 2024 Feb 26:S0169-5347(24)00036-3. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2024.01.011. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe function and stability of mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) have been extensively studied in recent years. These deep reefs are characterized by local physical processes, particularly the steep gradient in irradiance with increasing depth, and their impact on trophic resources. Mesophotic reefs exhibit distinct zonation patterns that segregate shallow reef biodiversity from ecologically unique deeper communities of endemic species. While mesophotic reefs are hypothesized as relatively stable refuges from...
Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution - February 27, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Marc Slattery Michael P Lesser Luiz A Rocha Heather L Spalding Tyler B Smith Source Type: research
Function and stability of mesophotic coral reefs
Trends Ecol Evol. 2024 Feb 26:S0169-5347(24)00036-3. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2024.01.011. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe function and stability of mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) have been extensively studied in recent years. These deep reefs are characterized by local physical processes, particularly the steep gradient in irradiance with increasing depth, and their impact on trophic resources. Mesophotic reefs exhibit distinct zonation patterns that segregate shallow reef biodiversity from ecologically unique deeper communities of endemic species. While mesophotic reefs are hypothesized as relatively stable refuges from...
Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution - February 27, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Marc Slattery Michael P Lesser Luiz A Rocha Heather L Spalding Tyler B Smith Source Type: research
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
Reassessing science communication for effective farmland biodiversity conservation
We describe the prevailing conservation and farming narratives, highlighting how the term 'biodiversity' can be used to start dialogues between parties with conflicting demands and exemplifying how scientists can build effective narratives.PMID:38395670 | DOI:10.1016/j.tree.2024.01.007 (Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution)
Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution - February 23, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Elena Velado-Alonso David Kleijn Ignasi Bartomeus Source Type: research
The ABC of academic writing: non-native speakers' perspective
Trends Ecol Evol. 2024 Feb 22:S0169-5347(24)00033-8. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2024.01.008. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAcademic writing is difficult, especially for non-native English speakers. We share a perspective on writing with a set of heuristics called the Writing Alphabet, consisting of Accurate, Brief, Clear, Dynamic, Engaging, Flowing, Goal, Habit, and Investment. These points can help struggling writers identify issues and, importantly, internalise good writing practices.PMID:38395671 | DOI:10.1016/j.tree.2024.01.008 (Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution)
Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution - February 23, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Shinichi Nakagawa Malgorzata Lagisz Source Type: research
Reassessing science communication for effective farmland biodiversity conservation
We describe the prevailing conservation and farming narratives, highlighting how the term 'biodiversity' can be used to start dialogues between parties with conflicting demands and exemplifying how scientists can build effective narratives.PMID:38395670 | DOI:10.1016/j.tree.2024.01.007 (Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution)
Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution - February 23, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Elena Velado-Alonso David Kleijn Ignasi Bartomeus Source Type: research
The ABC of academic writing: non-native speakers' perspective
Trends Ecol Evol. 2024 Feb 22:S0169-5347(24)00033-8. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2024.01.008. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAcademic writing is difficult, especially for non-native English speakers. We share a perspective on writing with a set of heuristics called the Writing Alphabet, consisting of Accurate, Brief, Clear, Dynamic, Engaging, Flowing, Goal, Habit, and Investment. These points can help struggling writers identify issues and, importantly, internalise good writing practices.PMID:38395671 | DOI:10.1016/j.tree.2024.01.008 (Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution)
Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution - February 23, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Shinichi Nakagawa Malgorzata Lagisz Source Type: research
Ecosystem-size relationships of river populations and communities
Trends Ecol Evol. 2024 Feb 21:S0169-5347(24)00035-1. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2024.01.010. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTKnowledge of ecosystem-size influences on river populations and communities is integral to the balancing of human and environmental needs for water. The multiple dimensions of dendritic river networks complicate understanding of ecosystem-size influences, but could be resolved by the development of scaling relationships. We highlight the importance of physical constraints limiting predator body sizes, movements, and population sizes in small rivers, and where river contraction limits space or creates stressfu...
Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution - February 22, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Angus R McIntosh Hamish S Greig Helen J Warburton Jonathan D Tonkin Catherine M Febria Source Type: research
Ecosystem-size relationships of river populations and communities
Trends Ecol Evol. 2024 Feb 21:S0169-5347(24)00035-1. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2024.01.010. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTKnowledge of ecosystem-size influences on river populations and communities is integral to the balancing of human and environmental needs for water. The multiple dimensions of dendritic river networks complicate understanding of ecosystem-size influences, but could be resolved by the development of scaling relationships. We highlight the importance of physical constraints limiting predator body sizes, movements, and population sizes in small rivers, and where river contraction limits space or creates stressfu...
Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution - February 22, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Angus R McIntosh Hamish S Greig Helen J Warburton Jonathan D Tonkin Catherine M Febria Source Type: research
AI-based discovery of habitats from museum collections
Trends Ecol Evol. 2024 Feb 13:S0169-5347(24)00031-4. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2024.01.006. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMuseum collection records are a source of historic data for species occurrence, but little attention is paid to the associated descriptions of habitat at the sample locations. We propose that artificial intelligence methods have potential to use these descriptions for reconstructing past habitat, to address ecological and evolutionary questions.PMID:38355366 | DOI:10.1016/j.tree.2024.01.006 (Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution)
Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution - February 14, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Christopher B Jones Kristin Stock Sarah E Perkins Source Type: research
Effects of migratory animals on resident parasite dynamics
Trends Ecol Evol. 2024 Feb 13:S0169-5347(24)00019-3. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2024.01.005. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMigratory animals can bring parasites into resident animal (i.e., non-migratory) home ranges (transport effects) and exert trophic effects that either promote or reduce parasite exposure to resident hosts. Here, we examine the importance of these transport and trophic effects and their interactions for resident parasite dynamics. We propose that migrant transport and trophic effects are impacted by the number of migratory animals entering a resident's home range (migration intensity), the amount of time that ...
Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution - February 14, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Jason E Donaldson Vanessa O Ezenwa Thomas A Morrison Ricardo M Holdo Source Type: research
AI-based discovery of habitats from museum collections
Trends Ecol Evol. 2024 Feb 13:S0169-5347(24)00031-4. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2024.01.006. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMuseum collection records are a source of historic data for species occurrence, but little attention is paid to the associated descriptions of habitat at the sample locations. We propose that artificial intelligence methods have potential to use these descriptions for reconstructing past habitat, to address ecological and evolutionary questions.PMID:38355366 | DOI:10.1016/j.tree.2024.01.006 (Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution)
Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution - February 14, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Christopher B Jones Kristin Stock Sarah E Perkins Source Type: research
