Section I. History and definitions of ecosystem engineering -- 1. On the purpose, meaning, and usage of the physical ecosystem engineering concept -- 2. A historical perspective on ecosystem ...

Biogenic reefs are naturally occurring structures formed by the collaborative activity of living organisms. These assemblages – often constructed by invertebrates such as polychaete worms – establish ...

Ecosystem engineers impact other organisms through environmentally mediated indirect interactions, but the potential for the mechanisms and importance of engineering to vary predictably across ...

Ecosystem engineering is a ubiquitous process by which the biological activity of a species shapes habitat diversity and often creates local biodiversity hotspots. The honeycombworm Sabellaria ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A new study finds that mountain lions in the western United States change their surroundings and as a result are “ecosystem engineers.” A team of ...

Wombat noses and whiskers are unique sensory organs crucial for their survival, navigation, and communication. These features help wombats thrive in complex environments. Research emphasizes the role ...

An engineering marvel is being constructed right now in a creek in Southwest Virginia. It begins when a male bluehead chub minnow picks up a small piece of gravel in his mouth and drops it on the ...

Without maintenance from nature’s “ecosystem engineers,” many of the nation’s once multi-threaded streams also became single-channeled and incised — disconnected from their floodplains. When this ...

Manufacturing is ubiquitous in modern life. Our computers, our cars, and many of the products we use daily are created using advanced manufacturing systems. To meet the future needs of manufacturing ...