The identity of species within a community and their respective functional traits determine ecosystem functions, such as nutrient retention or energy flow, meaning that narrowing species compositions risks diminishing ecosystem function.

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  Compendium Vol. 5 No. 1: The ecological role of native plants

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• ecosystem functioning concept