Phylogenetic conservatism drives nutrient dynamics of coral reef fishes

• Published in: Nature communications Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 5432 - 9
• Main Authors: Allgeier, Jacob E., Weeks, Brian C., Munsterman, Katrina S., Wale, Nina, Wenger, Seth J., Parravicini, Valeriano, Schiettekatte, Nina M. D., Villéger, Sébastien, Burkepile, Deron E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Nature Publishing Group UK 14.09.2021; Nature Publishing Group; Nature Portfolio
• Subjects: 631/158/2445; 631/158/857; Biodiversity and Ecology; Context; Coral reefs; Cycles; Ecological effects; Ecology; Ecosystems; Environmental Sciences; Evolution; Global Changes; Humanities and Social Sciences; multidisciplinary; Nutrient cycles; Nutrient dynamics; Phylogenetics; Phylogeny; Science; Science (multidisciplinary); Stoichiometry; Polynesia

The relative importance of evolutionary history and ecology for traits that drive ecosystem processes is poorly understood. Consumers are essential drivers of nutrient cycling on coral reefs, and thus ecosystem productivity. We use nine consumer “chemical traits” associated with nutrient cycling, co...