Community ecology in a changing environment: Perspectives from the Quaternary
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Abstract
Community ecology and paleoecology are both concerned with the composition and structure of biotic assemblages but are largely disconnected. Community ecology focuses on existing species assemblages and recently has begun to integrate history (phylogeny and continental or intercontinental dispersal) to constrain community processes. This division has left a “missing middle”: Ecological and environmental processes occurring on timescales from decades to millennia are not yet fully incorporated into community ecology. Quaternary paleoecology has a wealth of data documenting ecological dynamics at these timescales, and both fields can benefit from greater interaction and articulation. We discuss ecological insights revealed by Quaternary terrestrial records, suggest foundations for bridging between the disciplines, and identify topics where the disciplines can engage to mutual benefit.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Community ecology in a changing environment: Perspectives from the Quaternary |
| Series title | PNAS |
| DOI | 10.1073/pnas.1403664111 |
| Volume | 112 |
| Issue | 16 |
| Year Published | 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | National Academy of Sciences |
| Publisher location | Baltimore, MD |
| Contributing office(s) | Southwest Climate Science Center |
| First page | 4915 |
| Last page | 4921 |
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