Tropical ecosystems rely on the infrastructure provided by termites. These insects supply plants with vital nutrients by ...

Plant species can fulfill different functions within an ecosystem, even if they are closely related to each other. This surprising conclusion was reached by a global analysis of around 1.7 million ...

Much of the beauty—and challenge—of biology lies in its complexity. That's especially true in the microbial world, where ...

Sea urchins climb onto kelp when their densities are so high they remove all drift kelp and then actively forage on attached, living kelp. (Credit: Steve Lonhart / NOAA MBNMS) Tipping points are the ...

Study reveals new insights into giant viruses and their role in marine ecosystems. Giant viruses play a role in the survival of single-celled marine organisms called protists. These include algae, ...

The Ecological Society of America is pleased to announce is 2026 Fellows. ESA's fellowship program recognizes the many ways in which its members contribute to ecological research, communication, ...

This article first identifies the current definition of urban heritage that includes both “old” and “young” monuments. Their protection has also shifted from solely preserving “old” values into a more ...