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 ...

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 ...

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

In some cases, the species are entirely dependent on each other (obligate mutualism) and in others, they derive benefits from their relationship but could survive without each other (facultative ...

A forest with high tree-species diversity is better at buffering heat peaks in summer and cold peaks in winter than a forest ...

Biological diversity is under threat ... biodiversity and its ecosystem functions will be affected if, for example, a plant species disappears that has particularly good root systems to protect ...

The tropics are celebrated as hotspots of biological diversity and renowned as supply houses for food, fiber and pharmacies. They also harbor linguistic diversity, a proxy for cultural diversity, ...