Terminology and quantification of environmental heterogeneity in species‐richness research
Spatial environmental heterogeneity (EH) is an important driver of species diversity, and its
influence on species richness has been analysed for numerous taxa, in diverse ecological …
influence on species richness has been analysed for numerous taxa, in diverse ecological …
Bird diversity and environmental heterogeneity in N orth A merica: a test of the area–heterogeneity trade‐off
Aim Deterministic niche theory predicts that increasing environmental heterogeneity
increases species richness. In contrast, a recent stochastic model suggests that …
increases species richness. In contrast, a recent stochastic model suggests that …
Habitat size modulates the influence of heterogeneity on species richness patterns in a model zooplankton community
Habitat heterogeneity is a primary mechanism influencing species richness. Despite the
general expectation that increased heterogeneity should increase species richness, there is …
general expectation that increased heterogeneity should increase species richness, there is …
Human translocation as an alternative hypothesis to explain the presence of giant tortoises on remote islands in the south‐western Indian Ocean
Giant tortoises are known from several remote islands in the Indian Ocean (IO). Our present
understanding of ocean circulation patterns, the age of the islands, and the life history traits …
understanding of ocean circulation patterns, the age of the islands, and the life history traits …
Environmental heterogeneity–species richness relationships from a global perspective
A Stein - Frontiers of Biogeography, 2015 - escholarship.org
Spatial environmental heterogeneity (EH) is considered one of the most important factors
promoting species richness, but no general consent about the EH–richness relationship …
promoting species richness, but no general consent about the EH–richness relationship …