To understand how diversity is distributed in space is a fundamental aim for optimizing future
species and community conservation. We examined in parallel species richness and beta …

In recent years the focus in ecology has shifted from species to a greater emphasis on
functional traits. In tandem with this shift, a number of trait databases have been developed …

Aim In ectotherms, the colour of an individual's cuticle may have important thermoregulatory
and protective consequences. In cool environments, ectotherms should be darker, to …

1. Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) are often cited as highly thermophilic and this has led to
a range of studies investigating their thermal tolerances. It is unknown, however, if the …

In river–floodplain systems, the construction of dams causes environmental changes in the
natural dynamics of rivers and the associated wetlands, which can affect both the taxonomic …

Abstract The Yangtze River is a biodiversity hotspot, and it has the most diverse fish
assemblages on Earth. Dam construction is one of the main causes of fish biodiversity …

Beta diversity describes the variation in species composition between sites and is often
influenced by both local and regional processes. Partitioning beta diversity into turnover …

Habitat loss and fragmentation reduce biodiversity and alter species composition in local
communities. β diversity describes the variation in species composition between or among …

Given the massive and growing environmental impacts of conventional agriculture, humanity
needs new methods for growing food that not only meet dietary needs but also provide for …

The observed patterns and underlying mechanisms of elevational beta-diversity have been
explored intensively, but multi-dimensional comparative studies remain scarce. Herein …