Nestedness theory suggests wetland fragments with large areas and macrophyte diversity benefit waterbirds.

ABSTRACT: Many artificial wetland constructions are currently underway worldwide to compensate for the degradation of natural wetland systems. Researchers face the responsibility of proposing wetland management and species protection strategies to ensure that constructed wetlands positively impact waterbird diversity. Nestedness is a commonly occurring pattern for biotas in fragmented habitats with important implications for conservation; however, only a few studies have focused on seasonal waterbird communities in current artificial wetlands. In this study, we used the nestedness theory for analyzing the annual and seasonal community structures of waterbirds in artificial wetlands at Lake Dianchi (China) to suggest artificial wetland management and waterbird conservation strategies. We carried out

SUBMITTER: Wang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8462146 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature