Does regional diversity recover after disturbance? A field experiment in constructed ponds

The effects of disturbance on local species diversity have been well documented, but less recognized is the possibility that disturbances can alter diversity at regional spatial scales. Since regional diversity can dictate which species are available for recolonization of degraded sites, the loss of...

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Main Authors: Lauren M. Woods, Elizabeth G. Biro, Muxi Yang, Kevin G. Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2016-10-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/2455.pdf