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A unifying theory for top-heavy ecosystem structure in the ocean
Size generally dictates metabolic requirements, trophic level, and consequently, ecosystem structure, where inefficient energy transfer leads to bottom-heavy ecosystem structure and biomass decreases as individual size (or trophic level) increases. However, many animals deviate from simple size-base...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group UK
2018
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5750233/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29295998 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-017-02450-y |