Functional Diversity Can Predict Ecosystem Functions Better Than Dominant Species: The Case of Desert Plants in the Ebinur Lake Basin

Functional Diversity Can Predict Ecosystem Functions Better Than Dominant Species: The Case of Desert Plants in the Ebinur Lake Basin

Studying the impact of biodiversity on ecosystem multifunctionality is helpful for clarifying the ecological mechanisms (such as niche complementary effects and selection) of ecosystems providing multiple services. Biodiversity has a significant impact on ecosystem versatility, but the relative impo...

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Main Authors: Zhufeng Hou, Guanghui Lv, Lamei Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
desert ecosystem
functional diversity
dominant species
functional traits
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/5/2858

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