Keystone niche individuals: some are more unequal than others

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Author(s):	Garrido-de Leon, Federico ; Franco-Trecu, Valentina ; Costa-Pereira, Raul Total Authors: 3
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION; v. 40, n. 1, p. 4-pg., 2025-01-07.
Abstract
Conspecific individuals often diverge in their foraging decisions. Indeed, across diverse taxa, generalist populations contain both generalist and specialist individuals. This intraspecific niche variation allows some individuals to contribute disproportionately to their population's niche. Here, we present the concept of keystone niche individuals and why it matters for ecologists. (AU)

FAPESP's process:	20/11953-2 - Echoes of socioeconomic inequality into biodiversity (IneqBio)
Grantee:	Raul Costa Pereira
Support Opportunities:	Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants