journal ecology
Home and away: Are invasive plant species really that special?
Invasive plant species are a serious environmental, economic and social problem worldwide. Their abundance can lead to lost native biodiversity and ecosystem functions, such as nutrient cycling.
Despite substantial research, however, little is…
Study finds food in early life affects fertility
The reproductive success of men and women is influenced by the food they receive at an early stage in life, according to new research by the University of Sheffield.
The research, which was published online this month (17 December 2010) in the jo…
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 …
Study finds monarch butterflies use medicinal plants to treat offspring for disease
Monarch butterflies appear to use medicinal plants to treat their offspring for disease, research by biologists at Emory University shows. Their findings were published online Oct. 6 in the journal Ecology Letters.
“We have shown that some species…
Toward resolving Darwin’s ‘abominable mystery’
What, in nature, drives the incredible diversity of flowers? This question has sparked debate since Darwin described flower diversification as an ‘abominable mystery.’ The answer has become a lot clearer, according to scientists at the Univers…