Toward a cohesive understanding of ecological complexity.
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Serval ID
serval:BIB_0058BF28248A
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Toward a cohesive understanding of ecological complexity.
Journal
Science advances
ISSN
2375-2548 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
2375-2548
Publication state
Published
Issued date
23/06/2023
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
9
Number
25
Pages
eabq4207
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Review
Publication Status: ppublish
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Ecological systems are quintessentially complex systems. Understanding and being able to predict phenomena typical of complex systems is, therefore, critical to progress in ecology and conservation amidst escalating global environmental change. However, myriad definitions of complexity and excessive reliance on conventional scientific approaches hamper conceptual advances and synthesis. Ecological complexity may be better understood by following the solid theoretical basis of complex system science (CSS). We review features of ecological systems described within CSS and conduct bibliometric and text mining analyses to characterize articles that refer to ecological complexity. Our analyses demonstrate that the study of complexity in ecology is a highly heterogeneous, global endeavor that is only weakly related to CSS. Current research trends are typically organized around basic theory, scaling, and macroecology. We leverage our review and the generalities identified in our analyses to suggest a more coherent and cohesive way forward in the study of complexity in ecology.
Keywords
Ecology/methods, Ecosystem, Data Mining, Bibliometrics, Animals, Human Activities
Pubmed
Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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