The response of ants to climate change
Abstract Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) are one of the most dominant terrestrial organisms
worldwide. They are hugely abundant, both in terms of sheer numbers and biomass, on …
worldwide. They are hugely abundant, both in terms of sheer numbers and biomass, on …
Including intraspecific trait variability to avoid distortion of functional diversity and ecological inference: Lessons from natural assemblages
Functional diversity assessments are crucial and increasingly used for understanding
ecological processes and managing ecosystems. The functional diversity of a community is …
ecological processes and managing ecosystems. The functional diversity of a community is …
Common ant species dominate morphospace: unraveling the morphological diversity in the Brazilian Amazon Basin
Rare plant and vertebrate species have been documented to contribute disproportionately to
the total morphological structure of species assemblages. These species often possess …
the total morphological structure of species assemblages. These species often possess …
Community‐wide trait adaptation, but not plasticity, explains ant community structure in extreme environments
Quantifying trait–environment associations can help elucidate the processes underpinning
the structure of species assemblages. However, most work has focused on trait variation …
the structure of species assemblages. However, most work has focused on trait variation …
A theoretical framework for trait-based eco-evolutionary dynamics: population structure, intraspecific variation, and community assembly
J Wickman, T Koffel… - The American …, 2023 - journals.uchicago.edu
How is trait diversity in a community apportioned between and within coevolving species?
Disruptive selection may result in either a few species with large intraspecific trait variation …
Disruptive selection may result in either a few species with large intraspecific trait variation …
Testing the predictive value of functional traits in diverse ant communities
Associating morphological features with ecological traits is essential for understanding the
connection between organisms and their roles in the environment. If applied successfully …
connection between organisms and their roles in the environment. If applied successfully …
A cross-species test of the function of cuticular traits in ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
The trait-based approach to ecology promises greater generality in our understanding of
how species assemblages are structured. The value of this approach depends on linking …
how species assemblages are structured. The value of this approach depends on linking …
Using computer vision to understand the global biogeography of ant color
Organisms use color to serve a variety of biological functions, including camouflage, mate
attraction and thermoregulation. The potential adaptive role of color is often investigated by …
attraction and thermoregulation. The potential adaptive role of color is often investigated by …
A large‐scale assessment of ant diversity across the Brazilian Amazon Basin: integrating geographic, ecological and morphological drivers of sampling bias
Tropical ecosystems are often biodiversity hotspots, and invertebrates represent the main
underrepresented component of diversity in large‐scale analyses. This problem is partly …
underrepresented component of diversity in large‐scale analyses. This problem is partly …
Vision-linked traits associated with antenna size and foraging ecology across ants
Visual systems in animals often conspicuously reflect the demands of their ecological
interactions. Ants occupy a wide range of terrestrial microhabitats and ecological roles …
interactions. Ants occupy a wide range of terrestrial microhabitats and ecological roles …