Death casts a shadow over life, not only for people but also other animals, plants and entire ecosystems.
Death casts a shadow over life, not only for people but also other animals, plants and entire ecosystems.
In some ways, the phenomenon is well known. A fallen tree sprouts a plethora of mushrooms while also hosting ants, beetles, and the creatures that feast on them.
But a new paper argues that these forces play important yet poorly understood roles in nearly all ecosystems, with the remnants of certain species exerting significant influence long after they die.
Read More at: Yale Environment 360
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