Trophic hotspots as a perspective for understanding and managing ecosystem function

In a recent Nature Ecology & Evolution (2026) article, the McCann Lab at the University of Guelph, introduces "trophic hotspots" as a dynamic framework for understanding ecosystem function, driven by spatiotemporal heterogeneity and consumer movements. This study argues that these localized, energetic hubs are crucial for managing ecosystem resilience against perturbations. Read more about this work, including key concepts like biodiversity hotspots and foraging theory, in the original publication.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41559-026-03158-3