Alien species are continually introduced in most regions of the world, but not all survive and
coexist with the resident native species. Approaches analyzing the functional (or …

The movement of species is one of the most pervasive forms of global change, and few
ecosystems remain uninvaded by nonnative species. Studying species interactions is crucial …

Abstract Theory predicts that intraspecific competition should be stronger than interspecific
competition for any pair of stably coexisting species, yet previous literature reviews found …

Understanding long‐term coexistence of numerous competing species is a longstanding
challenge in ecology. Progress requires determining which processes and species …

One of the most studied emergent functions of plant community diversity is the resistance of
diverse communities to non‐native invasions. As emphasized in this Special Feature …

Human activity is creating a global footprint by changing the climate, altering habitats and
reshuffling the distribution of species. The movement of species around the globe has led to …

Biophysical feedbacks between vegetation and sediment are important for forming and
modifying landscape features and their ecosystem services. These feedbacks are especially …

Explaining nature's biodiversity is a key challenge for science. To persist, populations must
be able to grow faster when rare, a feature called negative frequency dependence and …

Positive interactions enhance biodiversity and ecosystem function, but can also exacerbate
biological invasions. Facilitation of exotic invaders by exotic foundation species (invasional …

Barrier islands are heavily influenced by external drivers such as sea-level rise, storm-
related disturbances, and other complex factors that affect net sediment exchange …