Research in global change ecology relies heavily on global climatic grids derived from
estimates of air temperature in open areas at around 2 m above the ground. These climatic …

We introduce the AusTraits database-a compilation of values of plant traits for taxa in the
Australian flora (hereafter AusTraits). AusTraits synthesises data on 448 traits across 28,640 …

Rainfall partitioning into stemflow, throughfall, and interception loss by vegetation alters
hydrological and biogeochemical fluxes between vegetation and soil. Here, we compiled a …

Non‐forest ecosystems, dominated by shrubs, grasses and herbaceous plants, provide
ecosystem services including carbon sequestration and forage for grazing, and are highly …

Abiotic factors (eg, temperature, precipitation) vary markedly along elevational gradients and
differentially affect major groups of pollinators. Ectothermic bees, for example, are impeded …

Understanding the ecological niche occupied by Neanderthals and their ancestors is at the
forefront of many Palaeolithic investigations. In this study, a complex characterization of the …

Although many studies have shown that species richness decreases from low to high
latitudes (the Latitudinal Diversity Gradient), little is known about the relationship between …

Human language encompasses almost endless potential for meaning, and folklore can
theoretically incorporate themes beyond time and space. However, actual distributions of the …

Analysing temporal patterns in plant communities is extremely important to quantify the
extent and the consequences of ecological changes, especially considering the current …

Freeze‐thaw cycles (FTC) alter soil function through changes to physical organization of the
soil matrix and biogeochemical processes. Understanding how dynamic climate and soil …