The Role of Biodiversity in the Functioning of Freshwater and Marine Benthic Ecosystems

By Alan P. Covich, M. Austen, F. Bärlocher, É. Chauvet, B. Cardinale, C. L. Biles, P. Inchausti, Olivier Dangles, M. Solan, MO Gessner and 2 more. 2004

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Subfields: Ecology, Nature and Landscape Conservation, Oceanography

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Diversity and functions of leaf‐decaying fungi in human‐altered streams (2008, neutral): “…the importance or rate of major ecological processes are scarce and still largely neglected, while structural indicators that describe the diversity, structure and composition of selected stream communities are unlikely to provide a reliable picture of ecosystem functions (Covich et al., 2004).”
The functional role of producer diversity in ecosystems. (2011, background): “Lists of studies were collated from the literature cited sections of several surveys of biodiversity – ecosystem functioning research ( Schwartz et al., 2000 ; Schmid et al., 2001 ; Covich et al., 2004 ; Hooper et al., 2005 ; Srivastava and Vellend, 2005 ).”
Biodiversity-Ecosystem Function Research: Is It Relevant to Conservation? (2005, background): “…et al. 1998). a 20-study review of Schwartz et al. (2000), a 49-study review by Schmid et al. (2002), a broad overview of the field (Hooper et al. 2005), as well as reviews of specific functions (Jolliffe 1997, Levine & D’Antonio 1999) and specific systems (Covich et al. 2004, Loreau et al. 2002).”
A synthesis of subdisciplines: predator–prey interactions, and biodiversity and ecosystem functioning (2004, background): “Additionally, BEF studies have generally been performed at such small spatial scales, in experimental units chosen for spatial homogeneity, that resource partitioning is unlikely (Covich et al. 2004).”
How biodiversity affects ecosystem functioning: roles of infaunal species richness, identity and density in the marine benthos (2006, background): “…· Bioturbation Resale or republication not permitted without written consent of the publisher Mar Ecol Prog Ser 311: 263–271, 2006 nities (reviewed in Covich et al. 2004) indicate that, on average, a reduction in biodiversity is likely to impair the short-term provision and long-term…”
Biogeochemical hotspots: temporal and spatial scaling of the impact of freshwater mussels on ecosystem function (2015, neutral): “There is increased recognition of the importance of animals in shaping the structure and function of ecosystems (Covich et al., 2004; Polis, Power & Huxel, 2004; Moore, 2006).”
More than just fish food: ecosystem services provided by freshwater insects (2015, background): “Sediment reworking has been shown to influence indirectly rates of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus flows and transformation in ecosystems (Stief & De Beer, 2002; Covich et al., 2004; Chaffin & Kane, 2010).”
Is the meiofauna a good indicator for climate change and anthropogenic impacts? (2015, background): “Several studies have shown that meiofaunal species richness has a positive effect on ecosystem functions (Covich et al. 2004).”