“Brown” World Invertebrates Contradict “Green” World Biodiversity Theory
Joint Authors
Fraser, Lauchlan H.
Kershner, Mark W.
Patrick, L. Brian
Source
Issue
Vol. 2008, Issue 2008 (31 Dec. 2008), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2008-08-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Biology
Abstract EN
Biodiversity-productivity theory predicts that ecosystems with increased productivity due to excessive limiting-nutrient loading will have decreased taxonomic diversity.
In this 4-year study, we elevated productivity by adding NPK fertilizer to 20 m diameter plots in an old-field grassland to test the effects of anthropogenically mediated nutrient loading on plant and epigeal arthropod communities.
While plants responded as predicted by the biodiversity-productivity theory, the epigeal arthropod community had highest species richness within the fertilized high-productivity treatments.
We conclude that the contradictory response of the largely detrital-based epigeal community should alter conventional biodiversity-productivity theory and could affect terrestrial biodiversity conservation strategies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Patrick, L. Brian& Fraser, Lauchlan H.& Kershner, Mark W.. 2008. “Brown” World Invertebrates Contradict “Green” World Biodiversity Theory. Research Letters in Ecology،Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Patrick, L. Brian…[et al.]. “Brown” World Invertebrates Contradict “Green” World Biodiversity Theory. Research Letters in Ecology No. 2008 (2008), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Patrick, L. Brian& Fraser, Lauchlan H.& Kershner, Mark W.. “Brown” World Invertebrates Contradict “Green” World Biodiversity Theory. Research Letters in Ecology. 2008. Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491197