Journal article : Review
The role of evolution in shaping ecological networks
- Abstract:
- The structure of ecological networks reflects the evolutionary history of their biotic components, and their dynamics are strongly driven by ecoevolutionary processes. Here, we present an appraisal of recent relevant research, in which the pervasive role of evolution within ecological networks is manifest. Although evolutionary processes are most evident at macroevolutionary scales, they are also important drivers of local network structure and dynamics. We propose components of a blueprint for further research, emphasising process-based models, experimental evolution, and phenotypic variation, across a range of distinct spatial and temporal scales. Evolutionary dimensions are required to advance our understanding of foundational properties of community assembly and to enhance our capability of predicting how networks will respond to impending changes.
- Publication status:
- Published
- Peer review status:
- Peer reviewed
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- Publisher copy:
- 10.1016/j.tree.2020.01.004
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- Publisher:
- Elsevier
- Journal:
- Trends in Ecology and Evolution More from this journal
- Volume:
- 35
- Issue:
- 5
- Pages:
- 454-466
- Publication date:
- 2020-02-12
- Acceptance date:
- 2020-01-20
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0169-5347
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English
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Review
- Pubs id:
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1095289
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pubs:1095289
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2020-09-04
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- Elsevier Ltd.
- Copyright date:
- 2020
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- © 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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This is the accepted manuscript version of the article. The final version is available from Elsevier at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2020.01.004
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