Functional trait‐based approaches as a common framework for aquatic ecologists
Aquatic ecologists face challenges in identifying the general rules of the functioning of
ecosystems. A common framework, including freshwater, marine, benthic, and pelagic …
ecosystems. A common framework, including freshwater, marine, benthic, and pelagic …
Ecosystem functioning and functional approaches on marine macrobenthic fauna: A research synthesis towards a global consensus
The global trend in losing biodiversity is affecting ecosystems due to changes in their
functions and services. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning has become increasingly …
functions and services. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning has become increasingly …
Unifying functional trait approaches to understand the assemblage of ecological communities: synthesizing taxonomic divides
Functional traits have long been considered the 'holy grail'in community ecology due to their
potential to link phenotypic variation with ecological processes. Advancements across …
potential to link phenotypic variation with ecological processes. Advancements across …
Crustaceans functional diversity in mangroves and adjacent mudflats of the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
The effects of mangrove vegetation on functional features of crustacean assemblages were
investigated using the Biological Traits Analysis (BTA). The study was carried out at four …
investigated using the Biological Traits Analysis (BTA). The study was carried out at four …
Non‐indigenous molluscs in the Eastern Mediterranean have distinct traits and cannot replace historic ecosystem functioning
Aim A large body of ecological theory predicts that non‐indigenous species (NIS) are
successful invaders if their niches overlap little with native taxa. Native–non‐indigenous trait …
successful invaders if their niches overlap little with native taxa. Native–non‐indigenous trait …
[HTML][HTML] What feeds the benthos in the Arctic Basins? Assembling a carbon budget for the deep Arctic Ocean
Half of the Arctic Ocean is deep sea (> 1000 m), and this area is currently transitioning from
being permanently ice-covered to being seasonally ice-free. Despite these drastic changes …
being permanently ice-covered to being seasonally ice-free. Despite these drastic changes …
[HTML][HTML] The Arctic Traits Database–a repository of Arctic benthic invertebrate traits
R Degen, S Faulwetter - Earth System Science Data, 2019 - essd.copernicus.org
The recently increased interest in marine trait-based studies highlights one general demand–
the access to standardized, reference-based trait information. This demand holds especially …
the access to standardized, reference-based trait information. This demand holds especially …
[HTML][HTML] AlgaeTraits: a trait database for (European) seaweeds
S Vranken, M Robuchon, S Dekeyzer… - Earth System …, 2023 - essd.copernicus.org
The analysis of biological and ecological traits has a long history in evolutionary and
ecological research. However, trait data are often scattered and standardised terminology …
ecological research. However, trait data are often scattered and standardised terminology …
Patterns of structural and functional diversity of macrofaunal communities in a subtropical mangrove ecosystem
N Delfan, MG Shojaei, R Naderloo - Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 2021 - Elsevier
Biological trait analysis has been successfully used to describe ecological functions in
marine benthic ecosystems. However, it has rarely been applied to mangrove habitats. This …
marine benthic ecosystems. However, it has rarely been applied to mangrove habitats. This …
Effect of multiple stressors on the functional traits of sub-tidal macrobenthic fauna: A case study of the southeast coast of India
The use of functional information of taxa is a promising approach to uncover the underlying
mechanism of ecosystem functioning. We used biological trait analysis (BTA) to assess the …
mechanism of ecosystem functioning. We used biological trait analysis (BTA) to assess the …