Signs of stabilisation and stable coexistence DOI Creative Commons
Maarten J. E. Broekman, Helene C. Muller‐Landau, Marco D. Visser

et al.

Ecology Letters, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 22(11), P. 1957 - 1975

Published: July 21, 2019

Abstract Many empirical studies motivated by an interest in stable coexistence have quantified negative density dependence, frequency or plant–soil feedback, but the links between these results and ecological theory are not straightforward. Here, we relate analyses to theoretical conditions for stabilisation classical competition models. By stabilisation, mean excess of intraspecific relative interspecific that inherently slows even prevents competitive exclusion. We show most, though all, tests demonstrating feedback constitute sufficient two‐species interactions if applied data per capita population growth rates pairs species, none necessary two species. Potential inferences more limited when communities involve than performance is measured at a single life stage vital rate. then discuss approaches enable stronger coexistence‐invasibility experiments model parameterisation. The parameterisation approach can be typical density‐dependence, frequency‐dependence, sets, generally enables better with mechanisms greater insights, as demonstrated recent studies.

Language: Английский

Beyond pairwise mechanisms of species coexistence in complex communities DOI
Jonathan M. Levine, Jordi Bascompte, Peter B. Adler

et al.

Nature, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 546(7656), P. 56 - 64

Published: May 30, 2017

Language: Английский

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687
Competition and coexistence in plant communities: intraspecific competition is stronger than interspecific competition DOI Creative Commons
Peter B. Adler,

Danielle M Smull,

Karen H. Beard

et al.

Ecology Letters, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 21(9), P. 1319 - 1329

Published: June 25, 2018

Abstract Theory predicts that intraspecific competition should be stronger than interspecific for any pair of stably coexisting species, yet previous literature reviews found little support this pattern. We screened over 5400 publications and identified 39 studies quantified phenomenological interactions in terrestrial plant communities. Of the 67% species pairs which both intra‐ effects were negative (competitive), was, on average, four to five‐fold competition. remaining pairs, 93% featured facilitation, a situation stabilises coexistence. The difference between tended larger observational experimental data sets, field greenhouse studies, population growth full life cycle rather single fitness components. Our results imply processes promoting stable coexistence at local scales are common consequential across

Language: Английский

Citations

428
Chesson's coexistence theory DOI Creative Commons
György Barabás, Rafael D’Andrea, Simon Maccracken Stump

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Ecological Monographs, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 88(3), P. 277 - 303

Published: April 15, 2018

Abstract We give a comprehensive review of Chesson's coexistence theory, summarizing, for the first time, all its fundamental details in one single document. Our goal is both theoretical and empirical ecologists to be able use theory interpret their findings, get precise sense limits applicability. To this end, we introduce an explicit handling limiting factors, new way defining scaling factors that partition invasion growth rates into different mechanisms contributing coexistence. explain terminology such as relative nonlinearity, storage effect, growth‐density covariance, formal setting through biological interpretation. theory's applications contributions our current understanding species While very general, it not well suited problems, so carefully point out limitations. Finally, critique paradigm decomposing stabilizing equalizing components: argue these concepts are useful when used judiciously, but have often been employed overly simplified justify false claims.

Language: Английский

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384
A structural approach for understanding multispecies coexistence DOI
Serguei Saavedra, Rudolf P. Rohr, Jordi Bascompte

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Ecological Monographs, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 87(3), P. 470 - 486

Published: April 19, 2017

Abstract Although observations of species‐rich communities have long served as a primary motivation for research on the coexistence competitors, majority our empirical and theoretical understanding comes from two‐species systems. How much observed in results indirect effects among competitors that only emerge diverse systems remains poorly understood. Resolving this issue requires simple, scalable, intuitive metrics quantifying conditions multispecies systems, how these differ those expected based solely pairwise interactions. To achieve aims, we develop structural approach studying set parameter values compatible with n ‐species given geometric constraints imposed by matrix competition coefficients. We derive novel mathematical analogous to stabilizing niche differences fitness measure range coexistence, incorporating interactions emerging show measures can be used quantify extent which allow apply method field system annual plants. conclude presenting new challenges opportunities coexistence.

Language: Английский

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274
An expanded modern coexistence theory for empirical applications DOI Open Access
Stephen P. Ellner, Robin E. Snyder, Peter B. Adler

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Ecology Letters, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 22(1), P. 3 - 18

Published: Oct. 11, 2018

Understanding long-term coexistence of numerous competing species is a longstanding challenge in ecology. Progress requires determining which processes and differences are most important for when multiple operate differ many ways. Modern theory (MCT), formalised by Chesson, holds out the promise doing that, but empirical applications remain scarce. We argue that MCT's mathematical complexity subtlety have obscured simplicity power its underlying ideas hindered applications. present general computational approach extends our previous solution storage effect to all standard spatial temporal mechanisms, also process-defined mechanisms amenable direct study such as resource partitioning, indirect competition, life history trade-offs. The main components method partition population growth rates into contributions from different their interactions, numerical calculations some removed others retained. illustrate how handles features not been analysed framework through several case studies: diatom under fluctuating temperature, plant-soil feedbacks grasslands, facilitation beach grass community, niche with independent effects on recruitment, survival sagebrush steppe.

Language: Английский

Citations

208
How to quantify competitive ability DOI Open Access
Simon P. Hart, Robert P. Freckleton, Jonathan M. Levine

et al.

Journal of Ecology, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 106(5), P. 1902 - 1909

Published: Feb. 26, 2018

Abstract Understanding the role of competition in structuring communities requires that we quantify competitive ability a way permits us to predict outcome over long term. Given such clear goal for process has been focus ecological research decades, there is surprisingly little consensus on how measure ability, with up 50 different metrics currently proposed. Using population dynamics as foundation, define ability—the one species exclude another—using quantitative theoretical models isolate key parameters are known outcomes. Based definition identify empirical requirements and describe straightforward methods quantifying future studies. In doing so, our analysis also allows why many existing approaches studying unsuitable ability. Synthesis . Competitive precisely defined starting from dynamics. Quantifying theoretically justified manner using experimental designs readily applied studies laboratory field.

Language: Английский

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181
The Invasion Criterion: A Common Currency for Ecological Research DOI Creative Commons
Tess Nahanni Grainger, Jonathan M. Levine, Benjamin Gilbert

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Trends in Ecology & Evolution, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 34(10), P. 925 - 935

Published: July 9, 2019

Language: Английский

Citations

178
Deciphering the diversity patterns and community assembly of rare and abundant bacterial communities in a wetland system DOI
Yan Yang, Kexin Cheng,

Kaihang Li

et al.

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 838, P. 156334 - 156334

Published: May 31, 2022

Language: Английский

Citations

85
The spatial scales of species coexistence DOI
Simon P. Hart, Jacob Usinowicz, Jonathan M. Levine

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Nature Ecology & Evolution, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 1(8), P. 1066 - 1073

Published: July 20, 2017

Language: Английский

Citations

171
Towards the Integration of Niche and Network Theories DOI
Óscar Godoy, Ígnasi Bartomeus, Rudolf P. Rohr

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Trends in Ecology & Evolution, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 33(4), P. 287 - 300

Published: Feb. 19, 2018

Language: Английский

Citations

161