Aim It is well known that the distribution of species diversity is spatially heterogeneous, but understanding the factors contributing to this heterogeneity and to the formation of biodiversity hotspots remains a challenge. Here, we seek to improve our understanding of how historical, ecological and ...
However, we are only now developing frameworks to untangle coexisting signatures of these processes in natural populations. Such studies are particularly sparse in biodiversity hotspots such as tropical rainforests, where there has not only been substantial debate about diversifying processes (Endler 1982;...
The mechanism underlying species abundance distribution (SAD), particularly the characteristics of “excess of rare species,” remains controversial. The current equilibrium theory cannot explain the transient dynamics of SAD, which is essential for predicting biodiversity response to environmental changes. ...
In what ways might the criteria for hotspots and wildernesses be problematic? Explain how some high-biodiversity areas might fall through the gaps between these definitions. Provide two hypotheses that explain the origin of multi-cellularity in the opisthokonta. Distinguish between a scientific theory...
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Our study illustrates the importance of high in situ diversification rates for the establishment of modern temperate biomes and biodiversity hotspots across spatial scales.Tian, QinStull, Gregory W.Kellermann, JürgenMedan, DiegoNge, Francis J.
spatial replicates to determine whether organisms with similar habitat requirements have experienced concerted/idiosyncratic responses to Quaternary climatic oscillations, which can ultimately help to reach more general conclusions about the vulnerability of mountain biodiversity hotspots to ongoing climate warming...
Species richness hotspots were also associated to biogenic structures and were found restricted to the summit of the central guyot and other areas located on the surrounding ridges. Different functional composition of these benthic habitats also suggested differences in ecosystem functioning: biogenic ...