TY - JOUR
T1 - Niche construction, co-evolution and biodiversity
AU - Laland, Kevin N.
AU - Boogert, Neeltje J.
PY - 2010/2/15
Y1 - 2010/2/15
N2 - Many organisms modulate the availability of resources to other species, in the process changing the selection to which they and other organisms are exposed (niche construction). Niche construction drives co-evolutionary episodes, and builds connectance between the biotic components of ecosystems. Organisms have significant non-trophic impacts on ecosystem structure, function, and biodiversity. Based on a review of the most recent literature, we propose measures that could be employed to manage environments and enhance conservation efforts. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
AB - Many organisms modulate the availability of resources to other species, in the process changing the selection to which they and other organisms are exposed (niche construction). Niche construction drives co-evolutionary episodes, and builds connectance between the biotic components of ecosystems. Organisms have significant non-trophic impacts on ecosystem structure, function, and biodiversity. Based on a review of the most recent literature, we propose measures that could be employed to manage environments and enhance conservation efforts. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=74449091052&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2008.11.014
DO - 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2008.11.014
M3 - Article
SN - 0921-8009
VL - 69
SP - 731
EP - 736
JO - Ecological Economics
JF - Ecological Economics
IS - 4
ER -