Principles of Ecology Revisited: Integrating Information and Ecological Theories for a More Unified Science

Principles of Ecology Revisited: Integrating Information and Ecological Theories for a More Unified Science

The persistence of ecological systems in changing environments requires energy, materials, and information. Although the importance of information to ecological function has been widely recognized, the fundamental principles of ecological science as commonly expressed do not reflect this central rol...

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Main Authors: Mary I. O'Connor, Matthew W. Pennell, Florian Altermatt, Blake Matthews, Carlos J. Melián, Andrew Gonzalez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Subjects:
information theory
semiotic
entropy
organization
first principles
ecology
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fevo.2019.00219/full

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