ecology letters
‘Stupid strategies’ could be best for the genes
Blindly copying what your parents did — no matter how stupid it may seem — could be the best strategy for the long-term success of your genes, according to research by the Universities of Exeter and Bristol.
The findings of the study, publishe…
Faster water flow means greater diversity of invertebrate marine life
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — One of biggest factors promoting the diversity of coastal ocean life is how fast the water flows, according to new research by ecologists at Brown University. Experiments and observation in Palau, Alaska, and…
The lifeblood of leaves: Vein networks control plant patterns
New University of Arizona research indicates that leaf vein patterns correlate with functions such as carbon intake and water use — knowledge that could help scientists better understand the complex carbon cycle that is at the heart of global …