Climate projections suggest–with substantial certainty–that global warming> 1.5° C will
occur by mid-century (2050). Population is also projected to increase, amplifying the …

Over the years, concern about the effects of microplastics has grown. Here, we answered the
main question “What are the impacts of microplastics on the functional traits of fish species?” …

Species' vulnerability to climate change depends on the most temperature-sensitive life
stages, but for major animal groups such as fish, life cycle bottlenecks are often not clearly …

Forests are major components of the global carbon cycle, providing substantial feedback to
atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations. Our ability to understand and predict changes …

Leaf functional traits are important indicators of plant growth and ecosystem dynamics.
Despite a wealth of knowledge about leaf trait relationships, a mechanistic understanding of …

Known for centuries, the geographical pattern of increasing biodiversity from the poles to the
equator is one of the most pervasive features of life on Earth. A longstanding goal of …

Variation in terrestrial net primary production (NPP) with climate is thought to originate from
a direct influence of temperature and precipitation on plant metabolism. However, variation …

ABSTRACT A common, long‐held belief is that metabolic rate drives the rates of various
biological, ecological and evolutionary processes. Although this metabolic pacemaker view …

Temperature and nutrient availability play key roles in controlling the pathways and rates at
which energy and materials move through ecosystems. These factors have also changed …

Biology of Oysters offers scientific insights into the structure and function of oysters. Written
by an expert in the field of shellfish research, this book presents more than 50 years of …