BT23044Traits vary differently across a lowland forest–sand dune gradient in two common trees of the Amazon restinga coast
Considering the role of plant species in the functioning of ecosystems, it is important to understand the ecological strategies that allow their survival in contrasting environments. We evaluated the functional responses of two species in a restinga environment and highlighted that species occuring in environmental gradients need to develop a set of diverse strategies to deal with differences in resource availability. Last, our comprehension of the survival mechanisms of plants helps us create accurate model predictions for entire ecosystems. Image by Beatriz Barbosa.