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The more things change, the more they stay the same? When is trait variability important for stability of ecosystem function in a changing environment.
Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences - 19 May 2016
Wright Justin P, Ames Gregory M, Mitchell Rachel M
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The importance of intraspecific trait variability for community dynamics and ecosystem functioning has been underappreciated. There are theoretical reasons for predicting that species that differ in intraspecific trait variability will also differ in their effects on ecosystem functioning, particularly in variable environments. We discuss whether species with greater trait variability are likely to exhibit...
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