Leaf litter diversity leads to non-additivity in stream detritivore colonization dynamics

• Autorzy: Swan C. M. , Palmer M. A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Resource heterogeneity in the lake littoral zones and streams often takes the form of leaf litter diversity. Since resource quality varies between leaf species, diversity of leaf litter inputs to these systems may alter detritivore dynamics. We challenged the assumption that stream detritivores view their leaf resources independently, and that shredder colonization dynamics were additive. We developed a null model that suggests the temporal coefficient of variation in abundance of detritivores declines as leaf diversity increases. We then conducted an experiment in which leaf composition was manipulated in a stream and shredder abundance was followed. Shredder stability was low on single leaf species, increased at intermediate levels, then declined at maximum levels. The null model did not predict the low stability observed, suggesting other ecological factors influenced shredder abundance. Non-additive patterns in colonization support the notion that leaf diversity leads to emergent properties, altering consumer dynamics in this ecosystem.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

detritus; riparian plant diversity; detritivores; streams; temporal stability

• Wydawca: Institute of Oceanography University of Gdańsk
• Czasopismo: Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies
• Rocznik: 2005
• Tom: Vol. 34, No.3
• Strony: 19--38
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 44 poz., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Swan C. M.

• Department of Geography and Environmental Systems, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 211 Social Sciences Building, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, Maryland 21250 USA

autor

Palmer M. A.

• Department of Entomology, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742 USA

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