Natural Physical Disturbances and Communities of Marine Soft Bottoms

摘要: Natural physical disturbances have been shown to be important in the organization of a variety terrestrial and marine communities. Some workers suggested that disturbance may play similar role soft-bottom infauna A consequence such view is expectation some species will become unusually abundant early recolonization disturbed patch, reflecting their dependence on localities for the)r pelsistence local community. I reviewed literature communities recovery patch. The time course response these varies from hours months, apparently differences life-history strategies. However, it not clear are responding release resources caused by absence competitors as predicted. These resource provided without reference competitors. Although present models provide useful conceptual framework, rigorous theory how functions has emerged.