Biological Diversity
Low biodiversity stable state persists two decades after cessation of nutrient enrichment
Poster Number: 52 Presenter/Primary Author: Forest Isbell Human activities are causing many gradual, but chronic, environmental changes worldwide, such as an increase in atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition rates, which decreases biodiversity.
Barcoding corals in the genus Pocillopora: geographically restricted cryptic diversity
Poster Number: 45 Presenter/Primary Author: Zac Forsman
Interactive Visual Analysis Promotes Exploration of Long-Term Ecological Data
Working Group Reports Final reports: Final Report Participant list: ecovis_workgroup_participants.xlsx Long-term ecological data are crucial in helping ecologists understand ecosystem function and environmental change. Session: Working Group Session 2 - Monday Room Assignment: Ruesch Auditorium - Hobbs (50)
Mass Loss: A Quantitative Synthesis Of Leaf Decomposition In Streams And Rivers
Poster Number: 29 Presenter/Primary Author: Jennifer Follstad... Freshwater ecosystems play a significant role in the global carbon (C) cycle, emitting roughly 1.2 Pg C y-1 to the atmosphere.
Identifying alternative indicators for the detection of abrupt transitions in ecosystems: a consideration of time scale and community parameters
Working Group Reports Final reports: 2012 LTER ASM workshop report_final.pdf As climate change continues to accelerate, many ecosystems are poised for frequent abrupt and irreversible transitions (Millenium Ecosystem Assessment, 2005). In order to enhance prediction a Session: Working Group Session 3 Tuesday Room Assignment: Wind River A (100)
