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November 1, 2025Ecology and EvolutionOpen Access

Fire and Herbivory as Architects of Mediterranean Biodiversity

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MLMarion LestiennePSPauline SauratCVChristel Vidaller

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Analysis shows fire and herbivory influence biodiversity in Mediterranean ecosystems, suggesting management strategies.

Key Points

  • This research analyzes the roles of fire and herbivory in shaping Mediterranean biodiversity over 8000 years.
  • Reconstructed 8000 years of vegetation composition and herbivore density in southern France
  • Used pollen data and coprophilous fungal spores for analysis
  • Examined correlations between herbivore density and habitat characteristics
  • High herbivore density linked to flammable habitats and increased biodiversity
  • Cooler periods favored closed-canopy forests with lower biodiversity
  • Decline in herbivore pressure corresponds with increased fire-prone vegetation types under climate change

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Lestienne et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69254f8ec0ce034ddc359891https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.72534
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