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Size-dependent loss of aboveground animals differentially affects grassland ecosystem coupling and functions

Authors :
A. C. Risch
R. Ochoa-Hueso
W. H. van der Putten
J. K. Bump
M. D. Busse
B. Frey
D. J. Gwiazdowicz
D. S. Page-Dumroese
M. L. Vandegehuchte
S. Zimmermann
M. Schütz
Source :
Nature Communications, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2018)
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
Nature Portfolio, 2018.

Abstract

Defaunation can have impacts on ecosystem functioning that are currently little understood. Using an exclusion experiment, Risch et al. show the impacts of vertebrate and invertebrate losses on ecosystem coupling, particularly emphasising the role of invertebrates in ecosystem functioning.

Subjects

Subjects :
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411723
Volume :
9
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nature Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.8c9eebf640f341b7bf0603f58e46322e
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-06105-4