Understanding how ecosystem functioning is impacted by global change drivers is a central
topic in ecology and conservation science. We need to assess not only how environmental …

Geodiversity–the abiotic heterogeneity of Earth's (sub) surface–is gaining recognition for its
ecological links to biodiversity. However, theoretical and conceptual knowledge of …

Positive relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning (BEF) highlight the
importance of conserving biodiversity to maintain key ecosystem functions and associated …

The structure of seafloor terrain affects the distribution and diversity of animals in all
seascapes. Effects of terrain on fish assemblages have been reported from most …

Understanding species' roles in food webs requires an accurate assessment of their trophic
niche. However, it is challenging to delineate potential trophic interactions across an …

Climate change‐amplified temperature anomalies pose an imminent threat to coral reef
ecosystems. While much focus has been placed on the effects of heat stress on scleractinian …

A core challenge in ecology is identifying the factors that determine species distribution and
functional diversity of species assemblages. Reef fish are the most diverse group of …

Marine communities are subject to alterations in environmental conditions, due to both
natural variability and climate change. For instance, a rapid increase in sea surface …

A comprehensive understanding of the scale dependency of environmental filtering and
biotic interactions influencing the local assembly of species is paramount to derive realistic …

The Southwestern Atlantic (SWA) harbors a relatively species poor but highly endemic coral
assemblage due to historical processes, environmental and ecological drivers. Despite its …