Ecological functions provided by dung beetles are interlinked across space and time: evidence from 15 N isotope tracing.
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DOI: 10.1002/ecy.1653
Abstract: Maintaining multiple ecological functions ("multifunctionality") is crucial to sustain viable ecosystems. To date most studies on biodiversity-ecosystem functioning (BEF) have focused on single or few ecological functions and services. However, there is a critical need… read more here.
Keywords: isotope tracing; time; dung; dung beetles ... See more keywords
Habitat proximity exerts opposing effects on key ecological functions
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DOI: 10.1007/s10980-018-0680-6
Abstract: ContextConnectivity is an important property of landscapes that shapes populations and ecosystem functioning. We do not know, however, whether and how different types of spatial linkages combine to influence ecological functions, and this hampers their… read more here.
Keywords: key ecological; habitat proximity; proximity exerts; proximity reefs ... See more keywords
Canopy cover is a key factor to preserve the ecological functions of dung beetles in the southern Atlantic Forest
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apsoil.2020.103652
Abstract: Abstract In general, livestock activities affect the diversity and ecological functions of dung beetles. However, some practices associated with tree retention could reduce this problem while maintaining productivity. The objective of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: ecological functions; functions dung; dung beetles; burial activity ... See more keywords
Rewilded mammal assemblages reveal the missing ecological functions of granivores
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DOI: 10.1111/1365-2435.12950
Abstract: Rewilding is a strategy for ecological restoration that uses reintroductions of animals to re-establish the ecological functions of keystone species. Globally, rewilding efforts have focused primarily on reinstating the ecological functions of charismatic megafauna. In… read more here.
Keywords: seed; rewilded areas; assemblages reveal; rewilded mammal ... See more keywords
Indicator species drive the key ecological functions of microbiota in a river impacted by rare earth elements acid mine drainage in South China.
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DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.15501
Abstract: Acid mine drainage (AMD) generated by rare earth elements (REEs) deposits exploration contains high concentrations of REEs, ammonium and sulfates, which is quite different from typical metallic AMD. Currently, microbial responses and ecological functions in… read more here.
Keywords: earth elements; acid mine; mine drainage; rare earth ... See more keywords
An Appraisal of Bird-Mediated Ecological Functions in a Changing World
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DOI: 10.1177/1940082917703339
Abstract: Birds perform several ecological roles for ecosystem functioning and generate great benefits for human population in some circumstances. However, environmental disturbances, mostly due to anthropogenic actions, have caused a decrease of bird diversity and can… read more here.
Keywords: functions changing; bird; appraisal bird; mediated ecological ... See more keywords
Analyzing Ecological Functions in Coal MiningCities Based on RS and GIS
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DOI: 10.15244/pjoes/75190
Abstract: Ecological problems have long been a hard issue in mining cities. This paper tried to present ecological functions in mining cities from two aspects: landscape ecology and ecological carrying capacity. The city of Qitaihe, one… read more here.
Keywords: ecological carrying; carrying capacity; coal; ecology ... See more keywords
Keystone Taxa and Predictive Functional Analysis of Sphagnum palustre Tank Microbiomes in Erxianyan Peatland, Central China
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DOI: 10.3390/biology11101436
Abstract: Simple Summary Deciphering the relationship between microbiome of keystone species Sphagnum palustre and potential function in the Erxianyan peatland ecosystems is important in the context of global peatland degradation. We evaluated the S. palustre tank… read more here.
Keywords: sphagnum palustre; sphagnum; palustre tank; ecological functions ... See more keywords
Nectar-dwelling microorganisms and their ecological functions
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DOI: 10.5846/stxb201510292187
Abstract: Floral nectar,a sweet, aqueous secretion that consists mainly of sugars and to a lesser extent amino acids, is an effective reward that entomophilous plants could provide for their pollinators. Plant⁃pollinator relationships mediated by nectar characteristics… read more here.
Keywords: floral nectar; nectar; dwelling microorganisms; nectar dwelling ... See more keywords