Abstract
Resilience of eight laboratory stream ecosystems was evaluated following a 92-d light elimination disturbance. Results are consistent with the theory that resilience is positively associated with the rate of nutrient input to a nutrient-limited system, but are inconsistent with the idea that resilience is positively associated with the addition of a herbivore trophic level to the system. Grazing intensity (density), as well as behavioural (vagility) and life history characteristics may need to be considered. -from Authors
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1299-1313 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Ecology |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1991 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics