but at different times during the growing season — for example, early- and late-season grasses in prairies. Increasing species diversity can influence ecosystem functions — such as ...

For example, plants require water and nutrients ... the neutral theory of species diversity makes the provocative assumption that all individuals are ecologically identical, and that niche ...

Biodiversity runs the gamut from the genetic diversity in a single population to the variety of ecosystems across the globe. Greater biodiversity in ecosystems, species, and individuals leads to ...

A new study co-authored by researchers at Indiana University sheds light on how the forces that shape mountain ranges also ...

Humans are having a highly detrimental impact on biodiversity worldwide. Not only is the number of species declining, but the ...

For example, prior research may have looked ... in beta diversity in fragmented landscapes did not compensate for species diversity loss at the landscape level. "This paper resolves a half-century ...

They have either examined changes in species diversity over time or they were limited to a single ... was the third key ...

Over-fishing and over-harvesting are examples of overexploitation ... However, some species have naturally low genetic diversity in their population but yet remain a viable species.

A new study has revealed that the forces creating mountain ranges can also drive species diversity and the evolution of life.