Physical heterogeneity or complexity is well-known to affect biodiversity, but what about ecosystem functioning? Our new study shows heterogeneity drives cascades on rocky shores that boost foundation species, biodiversity, and multifunctionality. esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Topographic heterogeneity triggers complementary cascades that enhance ecosystem multifunctionality

Topographic heterogeneity sets the stage for community assembly, but its effects on ecosystem functioning remain poorly understood. Here, we test the hypothesis that topographic heterogeneity underpi....