Temporal variation of patch connectivity determines biodiversity recovery from recurrent disturbances
C. Jacquet, F. Munoz, N. Bonada, T. Datry, J. Heino, F. Jabot
The paper develops a connectivity index to assess biodiversity recovery from drying events in river networks, showing that loss of patch connectivity reduces recovery regardless of dispersal mode or drying intensity.
bioRxiv · Jan 2, 2022 · PreprintEcology