Environmental heterogeneity is regarded as one of the most important factors governing
species richness gradients. An increase in available niche space, provision of refuges and …

The ecological consequences of biodiversity loss have aroused considerable interest and
controversy during the past decade. Major advances have been made in describing the …

This accessible and timely book provides a comprehensive overview of how to measure
biodiversity. The book highlights new developments, including innovative approaches to …

Recently reported insect declines have raised both political and social concern. Although
the declines have been attributed to land use and climate change, supporting evidence …

Ungulates can profoundly alter the structure and composition of forest communities via both
direct and indirect mechanisms. Individual plant species often respond in a unique way to …

Allelopathy is a naturally occurring ecological phenomenon of interference among
organisms that may be employed for managing weeds, insect pests and diseases in field …

Theory predicts, and recent empirical studies have shown, that the diversity of plant species
determines the diversity of associated herbivores and mediates ecosystem processes, such …

Plant diversity is predicted to be positively linked to the diversity of herbivores and predators
in a foodweb. Yet, the relationship between plant and animal diversity is explained by a …

Both arthropods and large grazing herbivores are important components and drivers of
biodiversity in grassland ecosystems, but a synthesis of how arthropod diversity is affected …

Insects and spiders comprise more than two‐thirds of the Earth's total species diversity.
There is wide concern, however, that the global diversity of arthropods may be declining …