Talk:Functional group (ecology)

Functional Redundancy and Diversity Outline
This purpose of this post is to outline the contents I will be adding to this page regarding func. diversity and redundancy. To do this: First I will be including the history of the topics of functional diversity and redundancy, and how they shape a functional group (The page I am working on). Next, I will then provides six examples of the evolution of redundancy in species functional traits, and benefits to both the ecosystem and the organisms themselves. Lastly I will provide details on the effect of functional redundancy on conservation, and how we can use functional redundancy and diversity to conserve species as well as ecosystem function.

Evolution of Functional Diversity and Redundancy

Examples of Functional Redundancy

Functional Redundancy and Conservation Efforts

Beesbewithyou (talk) 18:59, 26 February 2018 (UTC)

Functional redundancy and Diversity additions

Sources used
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2. Tilman, D., Knops, J., Wedin, D., Reich, P., Ritchie, M., Seimann, E. 1997. The influence of functional diversity and composition on ecosystem processes. Science 277(5330), 1300-1302.

3. Walker, B. 1992. Biodiversity and ecological redundancy. Conservation Biology 6(1), 18-23.

4. Forrest, J.R., Thorp, R.W., Kremen, C., Williams, N.M. 2015. Contrasting patterns in species and functional trait diversity of bees in an agricultural landscape. Journal of Applied Ecology 52, 706-715.

5. Frund, J., Dormann, C.F., Holzschuh, A., Tscharntke, T. 2013. Bee diversity effects on pollination depend on functional complementarity and niche shifts. Ecology 94, 2042-2054. 6. Labeirte, E. et al. 2010. Land use intensification reduces functional redundancy and response diversity in plant communities. Ecology Letters 13(1), 76-86.

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15. Walker, B. 1992. Biodiversity and ecological redundancy. Conservation Biology 6(1), 18-23.

16. Gagic, V., et al. 2015. Functional identity and diversity of animals predict ecosystem function better than species based indices. Proceedings Royal Society B 282, 2014-2620.

17. Hoey, A.S. Bellwood, D.R. 2009. Limited functional redundancy in a high diversity system Single species dominates key ecological process on coral reefs. Ecosystems 12(8), 1316-1328.

18. Mori, A.S. et al. 2015. Functional redundancy of multiple forest taxa along an elevational gradient: predicting the consequences of non-random species loss. Journal of Biogeography 42(8), 1383,1396.

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20. Jaksic F.M. 2003. How Much Functional Redundancy Is Out There, or, Are We Willing to Do Away with Potential Backup Species?. In: Bradshaw G.A., Marquet P.A. (eds) How Landscapes Change 162: 255-262. 24.107.176.255 (talk) 17:20, 13 February 2018 (UTC)

Beesbewithyou (talk) 02:34, 9 February 2018 (UTC)

Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment
This article is or was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Leeza.decheubel.

Above undated message substituted from Template:Dashboard.wikiedu.org assignment by PrimeBOT (talk) 21:31, 17 January 2022 (UTC)

Initial Plans for Section
In my assigned article, I intend to provide... -the expanded definition of a functional group -primary examples of such -history of the term itself -effects on and/ or from environment -reliable resources to support information — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.69.165.143 (talk) 22:32, 18 October 2016 (UTC)

Identification
For clarification purposes, the above information is my work. I had been been previously signed into Wikipedia when the work was submitted. Leeza.decheubel (talk) 01:15, 27 October 2016 (UTC)Leeza deCheubel

Rough Draft
What is an ecosystem and why is that important? An ecosystem is the biological organization that defines and expands on various environment factors- abiotic and biotic, that relate to simultaneous interaction. Whether it be a producer or relative consumer, each and every piece of life maintains a critical position in the ongoing survival rates of its own surroundings. As it pertains, a functional groups shares a very specific role within any given ecosystem and the process of cycling vitality.

A functional group is merely a set of species, or collection of organisms, that share alike characteristics within a community. Ideally, the lifeforms would perform equivalent tasks based on domain forces, rather than a common ancestor or evolutionary relationship. This could potentially lead to analogous structures that overrule the possibility of homologous association. More specifically, these beings produce resembling effects to external factors of an inhabiting system. Rather than the idea of this concept based upon a set of theories, functional groups are directly observed and determined by research specialists. It is important that this information is witnessed first-hand in order to state as usable evidence. Behavior and overall contribution to others are common key points to look for. Individuals use the corresponding perceived traits to further link genetic profiles to one another. Although, the life-forms themselves are different, variables based upon overall function and performance are interchangeable. These groups share an indistinguishable part within their energy cycles, providing a key position within food chains and relationships within environment(s).

There are generally two types of functional groups that range between flora and specific animal populations. Groups that relate to vegetation science, or flora, are known as plant functional types. Also referred to as PFT for short, those of such often share identical photosynthetic processes and require comparable nutrients. As an example, plants that undergo photosynthesis share an identical purpose in producing chemical energy for others. In contrast, those within the animal science range are called guilds, typically sharing feeding types. This could be easily simplified when viewing trophic levels. Leeza.decheubel (talk) 18:11, 30 October 2016 (UTC)Leeza deCheubel

Functional Redundancy and Diversity Outline
This purpose of this post is to outline the contents I will be adding to this page regarding func. diversity and redundancy. To do this: First I will be including the history of the topics of functional diversity and redundancy, and how they shape a functional group (The page I am working on). Next, I will then provides six examples of the evolution of redundancy in species functional traits, and benefits to both the ecosystem and the organisms themselves. Lastly I will provide details on the effect of functional redundancy on conservation, and how we can use functional redundancy and diversity to conserve species as well as ecosystem function.

Evolution of Functional Diversity and Redundancy

Examples of Functional Redundancy

Functional Redundancy and Conservation Efforts

Beesbewithyou (talk) 18:59, 26 February 2018 (UTC)