Publications by authors named "Daniel C Trovillion"
Article Synopsis
- Urbanization significantly impacts local biodiversity, with observed decreases in alpha diversity (species richness) from rural to urban ponds, potentially due to loss of native species and introduction of nonnative species.
- An analysis of 68 ponds in Madison, Wisconsin, revealed negative correlations between pond richness and landscape factors like developed land and distance to other water bodies, while habitat complexity positively affected richness.
- The study indicates that urban ponds exhibit higher levels of beta diversity (community composition turnover) and a greater presence of nonnative species, highlighting the need for conservation strategies that include connected greenspaces and natural vegetation around water bodies.
