Terminology and quantification of environmental heterogeneity in species‐richness research
A Stein, H Kreft - Biological Reviews, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Spatial environmental heterogeneity (EH) is an important driver of species diversity, and its
influence on species richness has been analysed for numerous taxa, in diverse ecological …
influence on species richness has been analysed for numerous taxa, in diverse ecological …
When carnivores collide: a review of studies exploring the competitive interactions between bobcats Lynx rufus and coyotes Canis latrans
Bobcats Lynx rufus and coyotes Canis latrans are two widespread mesopredators with a
complex history of sympatry. The competitive interactions between these species are of …
complex history of sympatry. The competitive interactions between these species are of …
Animal species diversity driven by habitat heterogeneity/diversity: the importance of keystone structures
Aim In a selected literature survey we reviewed studies on the habitat heterogeneity–animal
species diversity relationship and evaluated whether there are uncertainties and biases in …
species diversity relationship and evaluated whether there are uncertainties and biases in …
Loss of functional diversity under land use intensification across multiple taxa
Land use intensification can greatly reduce species richness and ecosystem functioning.
However, species richness determines ecosystem functioning through the diversity and …
However, species richness determines ecosystem functioning through the diversity and …
Small mammals in a mosaic of forest remnants and anthropogenic habitats—evaluating matrix quality in an Atlantic forest landscape
F Umetsu, R Pardini - Landscape Ecology, 2007 - Springer
The matrix of altered habitats that surrounds remnants in human dominated landscapes has
been considered homogeneous and inhospitable. Recent studies, however, have shown the …
been considered homogeneous and inhospitable. Recent studies, however, have shown the …
Land use vs. fragment size and isolation as determinants of small mammal composition and richness in Atlantic Forest remnants
The remaining Atlantic Forest fragments are structurally isolated by a matrix of pastures,
plantations, or urban areas, and most remnants are small (< 100ha). Island biogeography …
plantations, or urban areas, and most remnants are small (< 100ha). Island biogeography …
Climate change drives increased directional movement of landscape ecotones
Context Ecotones are boundary zones formed where overlap between neighboring
ecosystems creates an intermediate ecosystem with unique ecological characteristics …
ecosystems creates an intermediate ecosystem with unique ecological characteristics …
The coffee agroecosystem in the Neotropics: combining ecological and economic goals
I Perfecto, I Armbrecht - Tropical agroecosystems, 2003 - books.google.com
In Latin America, a region of rich and diverse natural resources and intensifying
anthropogenic pressures upon them, policy makers, economists, and conservationists …
anthropogenic pressures upon them, policy makers, economists, and conservationists …
Estructura y función en bordes de bosques
F López-Barrera - Ecosistemas, 2004 - revistaecosistemas.net
Recientemente algunos estudios de la fragmentación de bosques han probado hipótesis
mecanísticas sobre el efecto del borde en procesos ecológicos tales como las interacciones …
mecanísticas sobre el efecto del borde en procesos ecológicos tales como las interacciones …
From forest to farmland: species richness patterns of trees and understorey plants along a gradient of forest conversion in Southwestern Cameroon
KS Bobo, M Waltert, NM Sainge, J Njokagbor… - Biodiversity & …, 2006 - Springer
Vegetation surveys were carried out at 24 sampling stations distributed over four land use
types, namely near-primary forest, secondary forest, agroforestry systems and annual crop …
types, namely near-primary forest, secondary forest, agroforestry systems and annual crop …