“Brown” World Invertebrates Contradict “Green” World Biodiversity Theory
Joint Authors
Fraser, Lauchlan H.
Kershner, Mark W.
Patrick, L. Brian
Source
International Journal of Ecology
Issue
Vol. 2008, Issue 2008 (31 Dec. 2008), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2008-07-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
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. International Journal of 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. International Journal of 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. International Journal of 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-987866