Matthew effect: common species become more common and rare ones become more rare in response to artificial light at night
Y. Liu, B. Speisser, E. Knop, M. van Kleunen
This study shows that common plant species, including both native and alien types, benefit more from artificial light at night than rare species, potentially increasing biodiversity loss and alien plant invasion risks.
Global Change Biology · Feb 21, 2022Peer-reviewedEcology