| a non-native prey mediates the effects of a shared predator on an ecosystem service. | non-native species can alter ecosystem functions performed by native species often by displacing influential native species. however, little is known about how ecosystem functions may be modified by trait-mediated indirect effects of non-native species. oysters and other reef-associated filter feeders enhance water quality by controlling nutrients and contaminants in many estuarine environments. however, this ecosystem service may be mitigated by predation, competition, or other species interact ... | 2014 | 24718023 |
| intertidal benthic macrofauna of rare rocky fragments in the amazon region. | rock fragment fields are important habitat for biodiversity maintenance in coastal regions, particularly when located in protected areas dominated by soft sediments. researches in this habitat have received surprisingly little attention on the amazon coast, despite rock fragments provide refuges, nursery grounds and food sources for a variety of benthic species. the present survey describes the mobile macroinvertebrate species composition and richness of the intertidal rocky fragments in areuá i ... | 2014 | 24912344 |