Herbivore diversity effects on Arctic tundra ecosystems: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Northern ecosystems are strongly influenced by herbivores that differ in their impacts on the ecosystem. Yet the role of herbivore diversity in shaping the structure and functioning of tundra ecosystems has been overlooked. With climate and land-use changes causing rapid shifts in Arctic species assemblages, a better understanding of the consequences of herbivore diversity changes for tundra ecosystem functioning is urgently needed. This systematic review synthesizes available evidence on the effects of herbivore diversity on different processes, functions, and properties of tundra ecosystems.

Methods

Following a published protocol, our systematic review combined primary field studies retrieved from bibliographic databases, search engines and specialist websites t

SUBMITTER: Barbero-Palacios L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378771 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature