Recent investigations featured in Functional Ecology have uncovered pivotal insights into how ecological processes operate across varied ecosystems. By focusing on an array of habitats-from temperate forests to coastal wetlands-researchers have elucidated the mechanisms that sustain biodiversity and ecosystem resilience. These studies emphasize the interconnected roles of species interactions, nutrient cycling, and energy flow, providing a comprehensive understanding of ecosystem functionality in changing environmental contexts.

  • Species roles: Keystone species and their influence on trophic dynamics.
  • Habitat complexity: How structural diversity drives ecosystem productivity.
  • Functional traits: Adaptations facilitating ecosystem stability.
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