Community Composition and Ecosystem Function Flashcards

1
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What is species richness?

A

The number of species

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2
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What does species identity matter?

A

Traits drive ecosystem function

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3
Q

What is safe amount of nitrate in drinking water?

A

50mg/L

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4
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What do legumes add to water?

A

Nitrate

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5
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Does increasing species richness decrease leaching of nitrate into water?

A

No

Identity of the species is more important

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6
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What plant plays a key role to stop nitrate leaching?

A

Grasses

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7
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What happens when species richness is increased?

A

Increased ecosystem stability

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8
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What happens to negative covarience at higher species richness?

A

It increases

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