Coral reef ecosystems are exceptionally complex with a myriad of trophic pathways and
consumer relationships. The application of stable isotopes (SIs) offers numerous …

The family Pomacentridae is a species-rich group of primarily marine fishes. The
phylogenetic relationships of the damselfishes are examined herein using sequence data …

Biotic homogenization is a ubiquitous consequence of human disturbance. Through a mix of
local extinctions and invasions, diverse communities of specialists are often replaced by or …

Global biodiversity loss has increased interest in identifying the patterns and mechanisms
that shape community assembly. Growing empirical evidence indicates that investigating …

This study addresses the temporal variability of couplings between pelagic and benthic
habitats for fish assemblages at five periods in a shallow epicontinental sea, the Eastern …

It is predicted that a diverse array of functional traits in species‐rich assemblages can lead to
strong resource partitioning among coexisting species and moderate a wider spectrum of …

Investigating the niche overlap of ecologically similar species can reveal the mechanisms
that drive spatial partitioning in high-diversity systems. Understanding how food resources …

The Galapagos archipelago's unique reef biodiversity and fish distribution patterns are well
documented. However, reef ecosystem vulnerability to losing functional diversity and the …

Planktivorous damselfishes (Pomacentridae) are diverse and abundant on the Great Barrier
Reef (GBR), are important prey for commercially harvested coral trout (Plectropomus spp.) …

A core eco‐evolutionary aim is to better understand the factors driving the diversification of
functions in ecosystems. Using phylogenetic, trophic, and functional information, we tested …