Search results for "Biogeographie"
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Diversité microbienne des sols : stratégie méthodologique, distribution spatiale et traduction en fonctionnement biologique
2011
International audience; Since the development of industrialization, urbanization and agriculture, soils have been subjected to numerous variations in environmental conditions, which have resulted in modifications of the taxonomic diversity and functioning of the indigenous microbial communities. As a consequence, the functional significance of these losses/modifications of biodiversity, in terms of the capacity of ecosystems to maintain the functions and services on which humanity depends, is now of pivotal importance. In this context, one of the main challenges in soil microbial ecology is to better understand and predict the processes that drive soil microbial diversity and the link betwe…
What is a tree in the Mediterranean Basin hotspot? A critical analysis
2019
Background: Tree species represent 20% of the vascular plant species worldwide and they play a crucial role in the global functioning of the biosphere. The Mediterranean Basin is one of the 36 world biodiversity hotspots, and it is estimated that forests covered 82% of the landscape before the first human impacts, thousands of years ago. However, the spatial distribution of the Mediterranean biodiversity is still imperfectly known, and a focus on tree species constitutes a key issue for understanding forest functioning and develop conservation strategies. Methods: We provide the first comprehensive checklist of all native tree taxa (species and subspecies) present in the Mediterranean-Europ…
Diversity and phylogeography of Southern Ocean sea stars (Asteroidea)
2019
How is life distributed on the Southern Ocean sea floor? How can we explain species distribution patterns, their origin and the underpinning drivers? These questions are central to macroecological studies, especially in regions facing fast environmental changes. The main objective of this thesis was to describe and characterise distribution patterns of sea stars species (Echinodermata: Asteroidea) with regards to reproductive strategy (i.e. brooding versus broadcasting), a key life history trait for species dispersal. I tested whether contrasting dispersal abilities between direct developers (brooders) and species with pelagic larvae in their development (broadcasters) result in distinct di…
Biogéographie Microbienne: mythe ou réalité ?
2010
National audience; Bien que les microorganismes soient les organismes les plus diversifiés et les plus abondants de notre planète, le déterminisme de leur diversification et de leur distribution spatiale à petite, comme à grande échelle, est très peu documenté. Ce manque d’intégration de l’échelle spatiale en écologie microbienne limite l’application des concepts développés en biogéographie pour les macro-organismes tels que la bêta-diversité (comment la composition des communautés change à l’échelle du paysage), qui est centrale pour la compréhension de la régulation et de l’évolution de la biodiversité en fonction des paramètres du milieu. Par conséquent, il est impossible à ce jour de dé…