Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecosystem Function Re: [ECOLOG-L] Visualizing
functional diversity
Hi Wayne,
The way to understand ecosystem function is to first clarify the
question. Put in a different way the question is: What do ecosystems
actually do? As organisms are required to answer
Wayne, I thought we went through that, a bit back. Ecosystem function is what
ecosystems do. They process energy and chemicals. As someone else pointed
out, in both cases those functions are mediated through organisms and other
compartments.
Evidently some think that the consequences (such
reasoning be made with respect to ecosystems, so that when a part stops
performing its function efficiently, one should say that it is dysfunctional?
Best,
Antoine
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 22:30:44 -0500
From: mcnee...@cox.net
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecosystem Function Re: [ECOLOG-L
,
Antoine
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 22:30:44 -0500
From: mcnee...@cox.net
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecosystem Function Re: [ECOLOG-L] Visualizing
functional diversity
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Wayne, I thought we went through that, a bit back. Ecosystem function is
what
Ecolog:
I still want to know what ecosystem function is. Just a simple definition,
no more, no less.
WT
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