Changing temperature can substantially shift ecological communities by altering the strength
and stability of trophic interactions. Because many ecological rates are constrained by …

INTRODUCTION A surprisingly general pattern at very large scales casts light on the link
between ecosystem structure and function. We show a robust scaling law that emerges …

The worldwide loss of species diversity brings urgency to understanding how diverse
ecosystems maintain stability. Whereas early ecological ideas and classic observations …

Functional responses describe how consumer foraging rates change with resource density.
Despite extensive research looking at the factors underlying foraging interactions, there …

Trophic cascades are indirect positive effects of predators on resources via control of
intermediate consumers. Larger-bodied predators appear to induce stronger trophic …

Species traits and environmental conditions determine the occurrence and strength of
trophic interactions. If we understand the relationship between these factors and trophic …

Functional response studies are often used to determine the suitability of predators as
biocontrol agents. Ladybird beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) are often used for the …

Temperature strongly influences microbial community structure and function, in turn
contributing to global carbon cycling that can fuel further warming. Recent studies suggest …

Understanding the factors that determine the strength of predator–prey interactions is
essential to understanding community structure and stability. Variation in the strength of …

Biocontrol with predators is a key tool for controlling agricultural pests and preserving the
productive efficiency of crops. Determining which predators to use for biocontrol often …