Sign in

Functional Ecology

@funecology.bsky.social
7.3K followers 36 following 851 posts

A @britishecologicalsociety.org journal, publishing papers that significantly advance the field of ecology, including physiological, behavioural and evolutionary ecology.

PostsRepliesMedia
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 1h
📰Published📰Land use #intensification and abrupt changes in central European #grasslands 🌱 buff.ly/PvteaXe 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
Land use intensification and abrupt changes in central European grasslands
Hugo Saiz; Lena Neuenkamp; Caterina Penone; Klaus Birkhofer; Nico Bluthgen; Steffen Boch; Michael Bonkowski; Francois Buscot; María Rosario Felipe-Lucia; Anna Maria Fiore-Donno; Markus Fischer; Mar…
161
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 22h
A Portuguese translation of this blog post is available here👇️ buff.ly/vLXIstj
buff.ly
Vinicis Brito | Por trás do artigo
Sobre o artigo  Nos animais, os papéis sexuais masculino e feminino costumam estar claramente divididos entre os indivíduos. Porém, em muitas plantas, esses papéis são menos distintos, pois um…
000
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 22h
👀Behind the Paper!👀 Author Vinícius Brito discusses how competition among pollen donors changes over a flower visits, mastering the art of quantum-dot labelling, and pondering luck🦇🌺 Read it here👇️ buff.ly/ayPETes 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
Vinícius Brito | When bats run out of room for pollen
In this ‘Behind the Paper’ blog post, author Vinícius Brito – a professor at the Federal University of Uberlândia, Brazil – disucusses the article “Pollen landscape saturation on pollinator bodies reduces pollen deposition by…
181
Reposted by Functional Ecology
Methods in Ecology and Evolution @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The Data Management Better Science Guide has been updated! 🚨 A big thank you to Natalie Cooper and Robert Barber for editing the guide, and everyone who contributed to the writing! (1/3)
12615
Reposted by Functional Ecology
British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 07/10/2026
Could you help shape the 2027 BES symposium? We are looking for a BES member to propose a programme for our 2027 symposium on the theme of Novel Futures in Ecology – what do we know and what should we do? Find out more and apply here www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/bes-...
BES Symposium 2027: Novel Futures in ecology
Call for Programme Lead 
Apply today
0810
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
🎃October issue out now!🎃 📙On the cover: Close-up of seeds (Credit: Marina LaForgia) 🔬🌱 Read the full issue here👇️ buff.ly/QTWJKtj 🧪🌍️
084
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
📰Published📰Threat level and sound production mode modulate acoustic warnings and defensive biting in snakes🐍 buff.ly/2Yz1hBp 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
Threat level and sound production mode modulate acoustic warnings and defensive biting in snakes
Nicolas Van Zele, Simon Baeckens, Matéo Millet, Elsa Daniaud, Rémi Ksas, Marc Jaeger, Olivier Calvez, Thierry Lengagne, Olivier Lourdais This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology res…
052
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
📰Published📰Out of the fire and into the frying pan: hostile post-fire thermal conditions reduce activity windows for reptiles🦎 buff.ly/0IKYM1B 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
Out of the fire and into the frying pan: hostile post-fire thermal conditions reduce activity windows for reptiles
Max Tibby, Heather Neilly, Karl Vernes, Eric J. Nordberg This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can be found here. Reptiles depend on their surroundings to …
063
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
📰Published📰Prebiotics for the soil: a chemical boost to help restore degraded land🦠 buff.ly/m0BTJZL 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
Prebiotics for the soil: a chemical boost to help restore degraded land
Farzad Aslani, Sofia I.F. Gomes, T. Martijn Bezemer This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can be found here. Restoring a forest takes more than planting tr…
051
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
📰Published📰Beyond Observed Diversity: A completeness-based invasion theory💡 buff.ly/gcrGPQd 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
Beyond Observed Diversity: A completeness-based invasion theory
Yanjie Liu This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can be found here. Biological invasions pose a profound threat to global biodiversity and ecosystem functi…
0102
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
📰Published📰How tree roots associate with rhizosphere soil microbial communities in subtropical forests🌳 buff.ly/STlOC20 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
How tree roots associate with rhizosphere soil microbial communities in subtropical forests
Yuemei Zhang, Junchen Ye, Yao Kang, Yangchunzi Liao, Ziwen Jiao, Wenjing Meng, Lin Chang, Bing Liu, Yilin Li, Ziwen Gao, Ning Li, Hui Sun, Lin Huang This is a plain language summary of a Functional…
162
Reposted by Functional Ecology
Ecol. Solutions & Evidence | Applied Ecol. Resources @aer-ese-bes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
💡 Can we count elephants from space? 🐘 Wilks et al. share their experience investigating the potential use of satellite surveys to identify elephants in the heterogeneous terrain of Botswana, Africa. 👇 Read here! buff.ly/v9c8ox7
0106
Reposted by Functional Ecology
Methods in Ecology and Evolution @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Missed our last MEE live? You can now find it on our Youtube! 🌍 🧪 In this this webinar, Antica Culina introduces the concept of Risk of Bias (RoB), and discusses why RoB assessment matters for producing reliable systematic reviews and meta-analyses. buff.ly/B2GOVNe
buff.ly
MEE live! Risk of Bias in ecology and evolution: Why does it matter, and how do we do it?
Risk of Bias (RoB) assessment is an essential part of evidence synthesis in many disciplines, yet it is rare in ecology and evolutionary biology. In this this webinar, Antica Culina introduces the…
0157
Reposted by Functional Ecology
British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 01/10/2026
Are you a scholar with experience in animal ecology?  The Journal of Animal Ecology is looking for a Senior Editor who can contribute to the Journal’s development in topical and developing fields. Applications close on 15 October ⌛
188
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
👀Behind the Paper!👀 Author Paul Huber discusses testing whether environmental stress increases social interactions in burying beetles. The answer is complex: it depends on who’s present, which stressor occurs and what you measure!🪲 Read it here👇️ buff.ly/qWZceD3 🧪🌍️ @sciencepaulh.bsky.social
buff.ly
Paul Huber | Better together: Do siblings help each other cope with environmental stress?
In this ‘Behind the paper’ blog post, author Paul Huber – a PhD student at the University of Bayreuth, Germany – discusses his article “Context-dependent joint bufferi…
071
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📰Published📰The oxygen uptake capacity of freshwater fish evolves to favor hypoxia tolerance in lentic species but locomotion capacity in lotic species🐟️ buff.ly/wcTckHM 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
The oxygen uptake capacity of freshwater fish evolves to favor hypoxia tolerance in lentic species but locomotion capacity in lotic species
Na Zhang, Yong-Fei Zhang, Ping Xiang, Yan Tang, Cheng Fu, Xu Pang, Shi-Jian Fu This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can be found here. Freshwater environm…
032
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📰Published📰Activity patterns of roe deer mothers is linked to their reproductive success across habitats and conditions🦌 buff.ly/zwIpz9w 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
Activity patterns of roe deer mothers is linked to their reproductive success across habitats and conditions
L. Monica Trondrud, Jean-Michel Gaillard, Nadège C. Bonnot, Nicolas Morellet, Yannick Chaval, Arnaud Bonnet, Bruno Lourtet, A. J. Mark Hewison This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecolo…
053
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📰Published📰Leaky flowers: Why rainy days can make nectar robbing costly for primroses🌺 buff.ly/Pi1d7NN 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
Leaky flowers: Why rainy days can make nectar robbing costly for primroses
Wu Sun, Judith Trunschke, Run-Dong Shi, Hao Wang, Chang-Yun Zheng, Zi-Lin Xu, Jie Zhang This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can be found here. In the hig…
093
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📰Published📰Measuring complete elemental composition, including micronutrients and trace elements, outperforms models based only on carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in explaining photosynthetic traits🍃 buff.ly/zMkaW96 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
Measuring complete elemental composition, including micronutrients and trace elements, outperforms models based only on carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in explaining photosynthetic traits
Roger Grau-Andrés, Ana M Yáñez-Serrano, Jordi Corbera, Joan Llusià, Josep Peñuelas, Catherine Preece, Francesc Sabater, Jordi Sardans, Marcos Fernández-Martínez This is a plain language summary of …
052
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📰Published📰Community assembly on inland cliffs is context-dependent💡 buff.ly/c76qAuP 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
Community assembly on inland cliffs is context-dependent
Thomas Deola, Gianmaria Bonari, Alessandro Bricca, Leopoldo de Simone, Sofie Paulus, Claudia Angiolini, Francesco Candini, Juan Lorite, Manuel J. Steinbauer, Anke Jentsch This is a plain language s…
152
Reposted by Functional Ecology
British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 25/09/2026
Thematic sessions are a core part of the BES Annual Meeting, providing a space to explore critical questions facing ecology today.  This year’s programme features exciting talks and discussions on ecological research and practice. Scroll to learn more 👇
186
Reposted by Functional Ecology
Keila Stark (she/her) @keila-stark.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🚨New paper! We tested how inter- and intraspecific variation in thermal response curves for dispersal rate affect metacommunity dynamics and diversity patterns under warming in ciliate communities.
1147
Reposted by Functional Ecology
British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 24/09/2026
We are so thrilled to announce our 2026 BES Award winners 💫 This year, our awards honour ten distinguished ecologists whose work has benefited the scientific community and society as a whole.
1198
Reposted by Functional Ecology
Natalie Cooper @nhcooper123.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Our update to the BES Data Management Guide is now live! assets.britishecologicalsociety.org/2026/09/2110... Huge thanks to the incredibly talented ECRs who contributed sections. It's an excellent resource that I've already used with my PhD students. ❤️
Cover image of the Data Management guide. Blue cover with a puffin on it! Also features the BES logo, Better Science Guides and our mission Through science we can.
03829
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
👀Behind the Paper!👀 Author Dave Daversa discusses finding fungal infections circulating in Yosemite toad populations, the implications on re-introduction programmes, and more broadly, how exploratory research can lead to practical solutions🐸 Read it here👇️ buff.ly/VvUOA4Y 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
Dave Daversa | Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis infections proliferate during amphibian terrestrial dormancy
In this ‘Behind the Paper blog post, author Dave Daversa discusses his recently published article “Fungal Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) infections proliferate during amphibian ter…
161
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📰Published📰Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis infections proliferate during amphibian terrestrial dormancy🐸 buff.ly/mqcTuXa 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis infections proliferate during amphibian terrestrial dormancy
David R Daversa, Rob Grasso, Molly Posta, James O. Lloyd-Smith, H. Bradley Shaffer This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can be found here Amphibians are s…
051
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📰Published📰We must understand both allocation and acquisition to understand life history evolution💡 buff.ly/1M3naC9 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
We must understand both allocation and acquisition to understand life history evolution
David Reznick, Joseph Travis, Ronald Bassar This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can be found here. Life history theory assumes that the optimal life hist…
142
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📰Published📰Scaling temperature-dependent dispersal rates to metacommunity dynamics: An experimental test🌡️ buff.ly/7j6dV0c 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
Scaling temperature-dependent dispersal rates to metacommunity dynamics: An experimental test
Keila Stark, Ze-Yi Han, Jean P. Gibert, Mary I. O’Connor This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can be found here. When temperatures rise, organisms m…
032
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📰Published📰Context-dependent joint buffering of abiotic stress by parental care and sibling interactions🪲 buff.ly/CRir32r 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
Context-dependent joint buffering of abiotic stress by parental care and sibling interactions
Paul Huber, Floyd Betz, Saskia Cordes, Hannah Charlotte Hoffmann, Enna Lucile Klinghammer, Sandra Steiger This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can be foun…
0127
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📰Published📰When is the bait worth the risk? A mechanistic model of a compensatory ecological trap in seabirds🐦️ buff.ly/4F4d8My 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
When is the bait worth the risk? A mechanistic model of a compensatory ecological trap in seabirds
Cristóbal Anguita, Alejandro Simeone, Cristián F. Estades This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can be found here. Fishing vessels can attract seabirds bec…
067
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📰Published📰The climate shapes how butterfly eggs breathe 🦋 buff.ly/xIVVHzk 🧪🌍️
buff.ly
The climate shapes how butterfly eggs breathe
Teun de Jong, Liana O. Greenberg, Ella Catley, Nina E. Fatouros, Graziella Iossa This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can be found here. During their firs…
0136
Reposted by Functional Ecology
Journal of Ecology @journalofecology.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
✍️ Our latest blog post explores what excellence in peer review looks like. 🌿 We take you through a manuscript’s journey through the peer review process and share some tips on how to write an effective review. 👉 Read more here: buff.ly/lDCGzVN
0102
Reposted by Functional Ecology
British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 15/09/2026
We are excited to welcome four internationally renowned speakers to our Annual Meeting this year 👇
1204
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A Portuguese translation of this blog post is available here👇️ buff.ly/WDeiJw0
functionalecologists.com
Por trás do artigo | Lussarina Oliveira Lima
Sobre o artigo O nosso trabalho sobre é mortalidade de plantas durante a seca, focando nos mecanismos fisiológicos subjacentes e nos limiares que levam a mortalidade. Como estes limiares variam con…
000
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
👀Behind the Paper!👀 Author Lussarina Lima discusses #plant mortality during #drought, determining whether plants are dead or alive, and the importance of taking risks when you can🪴🌡️ Read it here👇️ buff.ly/a2QlGEj 🧪🌍️
functionalecologists.com
Lussarina Lima | What really saves tropical species from drought?
In this ‘Behind the Paper’ blog post, author Lussarina Lima – a PhD student and lecturer – shares insights into the article “Stem water content predicts drought-induce…
193
Reposted by Functional Ecology
Journal of Animal Ecology @animalecology.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🚨 new podcast episode! 🌳 Dr Trisha Gopalakrishna chats with Dr. Robyn James about the challenges and strategies to tackle gender (in)equity in environmental conservation at the project or program level across multiple sectors. 🎧️ listen here: buff.ly/XKTrKH9
054
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🚨2 days left! 💡Apply to join us as a blog editor and gain experience commissioning, editing and publishing content Find out more and apply here👇 buff.ly/Moz1PLA 🧪🌍
0107
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
📰Published📰When bats run out of room for pollen🦇 buff.ly/jcAuBW8
fesummaries.wordpress.com
When bats run out of room for pollen
Vinícius L. G. Brito, Nathan Muchhala, Natalia Castaño-Rubiano, Monika M. Lipińska, Alejandro Zuluaga, Bruce Anderson This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which…
010
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📰Published📰Harvesting only a few trees has limited effects on symbiotic fungi, whereas harvesting many is detrimental🌳 buff.ly/mezGral 🧪🌍️
fesummaries.wordpress.com
Harvesting only a few trees has limited effects on symbiotic fungi, whereas harvesting many is detrimental
Steven P.C. de Goede, S. Emilia Hannula, Renske ter Haar, Frank Sterck, Wim H. van der Putten, G.F. (Ciska) Veen This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can …
0167
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🌟THANK YOU!🌟 This peer review week, we'd like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has reviewed for Functional Ecology over the past year!🎉 You can find all our reviewers here👇️ buff.ly/sV6g2Ad We really appreciate their time and effort helping us to publish quality research💡 🧪🌍️
050
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📰Published📰Tree seedling roots vary widely—even within species: a key to surviving environmental change?💡 buff.ly/24nvW0x 🧪🌍️
fesummaries.wordpress.com
Tree seedling roots vary widely—even within species: a key to surviving environmental change?
Morgane Dendoncker, Audrey Maheu, Monique Weemstra, Olivier Villemaire-Côté, Léa Darquié, Guillaume Lobet, Nelson Thiffault, Anne Ola, Alison D. Munson, Gabriel Asselin, Christian Messier, Isabelle…
043
Reposted by Functional Ecology
Journal of Applied Ecology @jappliedecology.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We had a brilliant time attending the #SoilEcologyInPractice conference in Stirling this week! 🌱 We ran a workshop on 'How to achieve real-world impact' alongside Dina in 't Zandt & Tom Parker, and overall had a great time meeting lots of different soil ecologists 🤝 @bes-soilecogroup.bsky.social
0186
Reposted by Functional Ecology
British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 14/09/2026
Only a week left ⏰ If you or someone you know has made a significant contribution to the field of ecology, in research or practice, we encourage you to apply! Applications close on 21 September. www.britishecologicalsociety.org/co…
022
Reposted by Functional Ecology
Journal of Animal Ecology @animalecology.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🚨 we're recruiting another Senior Editor! 📝 find out more about the role and responsibilities here: buff.ly/3FBD8s3 ⏳️ the deadline for applications is 15 October 2026 📩 get in touch if you have any questions - admin@journalofanimalecology.org
0813
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📰Published📰Innate behaviors shape generalist herbivore host choice and feeding patterns independent of plant defenses🐛 buff.ly/Bn104h5 🧪🌍️
fesummaries.wordpress.com
Innate behaviors shape generalist herbivore host choice and feeding patterns independent of plant defenses
Sara Hoefer, Xianming Yang, Cheng Song, Gaetan Glauser, Kongming Wu, Matthias Erb, Jamie M. Waterman This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can be found her…
010
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
👀Behind the Paper!👀 Author Hannah Carle discusses the challenges of linking traits with species survival and growth outcomes, conducting fieldwork on the eve of the COVID pandemic, and the awe-inspiring nature of forests🌳 Read it here👇️ buff.ly/csiYBva 🧪🌍️
functionalecologists.com
Hannah Carle | Trait variation driven by tree size more than environment and shows limited translation to species vital rates
In this ‘Behind the Paper’ blog post, author Hannah Carle – a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University – discu…
0123
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🚨There's 10 days left to apply to join us as a blog editor! 💡Gain experience commissioning, editing and publishing content, find out more about research published in the journal, and help us develop the blog Find out more and apply here👇 buff.ly/Moz1PLA 🧪🌍
0128
Functional Ecology @funecology.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
📰Published📰Rain over heat: what drives colour diversity in a widespread spider🕷️ buff.ly/EGWaOr3
fesummaries.wordpress.com
Rain over heat: what drives colour diversity in a widespread spider
Fabian C. Salgado-Roa, Devi Stuart-Fox, Iliana Medina This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can be found here. Many species come in different colours withi…
0114
Reposted by Functional Ecology
Fabian Salgado-Roa @facasaro.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Our work exploring the drivers of color polymorphism in spiders is now available in @funecology.bsky.social. Thanks to @sse-evolution.bsky.social and @ecolsocaus.bsky.social for the support to accomplish this type of studies! besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Precipitation shapes colour polymorphism in a widespread spider
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.
0164
Reposted by Functional Ecology
British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 04/09/2026
Insects could face an uphill battle adapting to climate change. A new review of research in @funecology.bsky.social found that lower oxygen levels and air pressure at higher elevations could pose a barrier to some insect species moving upslope to escape climate warming.
Damselfly clinging to a vertical green stem, large iridescent eyes visible, gripping and feeding on a small insect
1144