Many theoretical models of community dynamics predict that species richness (S) and total
abundance (N) are regulated in their temporal fluctuations. We present novel evidence for …

Ecological communities are assembled in a spatial–temporal continuum. However, we still
have a poor understanding of the relative importance of different mechanisms structuring …

Density-dependent processes play a key role in the spatial structuring of biodiversity.
Specifically, interrelated demographic processes, such as gene surfing, high-density …

Hierarchy theory recognises that ecological and evolutionary units occur in a nested and
interconnected hierarchical system, with cascading effects occurring between hierarchical …

Extinction debt refers to delayed species extinctions expected as a consequence of
ecosystem perturbation. Quantifying such extinctions and investigating long‐term …

Remote island archipelagos offer superb opportunities to study the evolution of community
assembly because of their relatively young and simple communities where speciation …

The influence of species life history traits and historical demography on contemporary
connectivity is still poorly understood. However, these factors partly determine the …

Understanding biodiversity changes in the Anthropocene (eg due to climate and land‐use
change) is an urgent ecological issue. This important task is challenging because global …

Abstract Motivation The BioTIME database contains raw data on species identities and
abundances in ecological assemblages through time. These data enable users to calculate …

The mechanisms that govern spatial patterns in species richness, community composition,
and specia tion are fundamental issues in community and evolu tionary ecology. It has been …