Temporal and spatial differences between taxonomic and trait biodiversity in a large marine ecosystem: Causes and consequences.

ABSTRACT: Biodiversity is a multifaceted concept, yet most biodiversity studies have taken a taxonomic approach, implying that all species are equally important. However, species do not contribute equally to ecosystem processes and differ markedly in their responses to changing environments. This recognition has led to the exploration of other components of biodiversity, notably the diversity of ecologically important traits. Recent studies taking into account both taxonomic and trait diversity have revealed that the two biodiversity components may exhibit pronounced temporal and spatial differences. These apparent incongruences indicate that the two components may respond differently to environmental drivers and that changes in one component might not affect the other. Such incongruences may provid

SUBMITTER: Dencker TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5734758 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature