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The ecological causes of functional distinctiveness in communities.
Ecology letters - 1 Aug 2023
Munoz François, Klausmeier Christopher A, Gaüzère Pierre, Kandlikar Gaurav, Litchman Elena, Mouquet Nicolas, Ostling Annette, Thuiller Wilfried, Algar Adam C, Auber Arnaud, Cadotte Marc W, Delalandre Léo, Denelle Pierre, Enquist Brian J, Fortunel Claire, Grenié Matthias, Loiseau Nicolas, Mahaut Lucie, Maire Anthony, Mouillot David, Pimiento Catalina, Violle Cyrille, Kraft Nathan J B
Abstract excerpt
Recent work has shown that evaluating functional trait distinctiveness, the average trait distance of a species to other species in a community offers promising insights into biodiversity dynamics and ecosystem functioning. However, the ecological mechanisms underlying the emergence and persistence of functionally distinct species are poorly understood. Here, we address the issue by considering a heterogeneous...
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