Effects of Changing Vegetation Composition on Community Structure, Ecosystem Functioning, and Predator–Prey Interactions at the Saltmarsh-Mangrove Ecotone

Effects of Changing Vegetation Composition on Community Structure, Ecosystem Functioning, and Predator–Prey Interactions at the Saltmarsh-Mangrove Ecotone

Decreasing frequency of freeze events due to climate change is enabling the poleward range expansion of mangroves. As these tropical trees expand poleward, they are replacing herbaceous saltmarsh vegetation. Mangroves and saltmarsh vegetation are ecosystem engineers that are typically viewed as havi...

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Main Authors: Julie E. Walker, Christine Angelini, Ilgar Safak, Andrew H. Altieri, Todd Z. Osborne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Diversity
Subjects:
<i>spartina alterniflora</i>
<i>avicennia germinans</i>
habitat complexity
predation
intertidal vegetation
climate change
ecotone
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/11/11/208

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