Aim We analysed beta‐diversity patterns of various biological groups simultaneously, from
the perspective of site ecological uniqueness. We also investigated whether ecological …

Despite the increasing number of studies dealing with interaction networks in the last few
years, there is still a lack of knowledge about how their structural organization are affected …

Extrafloral nectar (EFN) is a predictable and renewable resource for many ant colonies, and
different ant species compete strongly to obtain and monopolize this highly nutritious food …

The relationship between levels of dominance and species richness is highly contentious,
especially in ant communities. The dominance‐impoverishment rule states that high levels …

This study identified the main biological mechanisms governing the diversity of ants on
different ecological time scales. Ants were sampled in 15 plots distributed in early …

Understanding the environmental drivers of biodiversity persistence and community
organization in natural ecosystems is of great importance for planning the conservation of …

A central prediction of niche theory is that biotic communities are structured by niche
differentiation arising from competition. To date, there have been numerous studies of niche …

Understanding biological community distribution patterns and their drivers across different
scales is one of the major goals of community ecology in a rapidly changing world …