Feedbacks: a new synthesis of causal loops across ecology

IF 5.4 1区环境科学与生态学 Q1 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION Ecography Pub Date : 2024-07-22 DOI:10.1111/ecog.07460

Donald DeAngelis, Linhao Xu

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Abstract

Feedbacks are the basic linkages of living systems. In organisms, they regulate the processes of growth and homeostasis, as well as their interactions with their world. Feedback, which Judson (1980) called ‘one of the chief themes of scientific understanding,' is equally important in ecological systems. The ecological literature is rich in papers dealing with the role of feedback in various phenomena. However, we know of no comprehensive synthesis of feedbacks in ecology. Pichon et al. (2024) accomplish this, and for the first time show that ecological feedbacks can be categorized in terms of a small number of fundamental attributes. The paper brings the array of different types of feedbacks into a manageable order, providing not only the relevant theoretical framework but also guidance on methods for applying understanding to practical issues.

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反馈：生态学因果循环新综述

反馈是生命系统的基本联系。在生物体内，它们调节着生长和平衡过程，以及生物体与外界的相互作用。被 Judson（1980 年）称为 "科学认识的主要主题之一 "的反馈在生态系统中同样重要。生态学文献中有大量论文论述反馈在各种现象中的作用。然而，据我们所知，还没有关于生态学中反馈作用的全面综述。Pichon 等人（2024 年）完成了这一工作，并首次表明生态反馈可根据少量基本属性进行分类。这篇论文将一系列不同类型的反馈归纳为一个可管理的顺序，不仅提供了相关的理论框架，还提供了将理解应用于实际问题的方法指导。

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Ecography 环境科学-生态学

CiteScore

11.60

自引率

3.40%

发文量

122

审稿时长

8-16 weeks

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