Publication
 

Forum: Hyperdynamism in fragmented habitats

Are the dynamics of most ecological processes fundamentally increased in frequency or magnitude in fragmented habitats? Hyperdynamism could alter a wide range of population, community, and landscape phenomena, and appears to be evident in fragmented tropical, temperate, and boreal communities. I suggest some potential causes and consequences of hyperdynamism, and argue that the responses of many species and ecological processes to habitat fragmentation can be understood in this context.

Authors: 
Laurance, William F.
Journal: 
Journal of Vegetation Science
Year: 
2002
Volume: 
13
Issue: 
4
Pages: 
595-602
Site: 
Manaus