Fish spawning events stimulate trophic hotspots across freshwater food webs
Timothy J. Fernandes, Kayla R. S. Hale, Brett M. Studden, Royce Steeves, Sofia Pereira, Jonathan B. Armstrong, Kevin Shear McCann, Trevor A. Middel, Martyn E. Obbard, Derek Potter, Mark S. Ridgway, Brian John Shuter, Tyler D. Tunney, Bailey C. McMeans
The paper investigates how fish spawning events create trophic hotspots by attracting diverse consumers across ecosystems, revealing the ecological significance of reproductive resource pulses.
bioRxiv · Sep 30, 2025 · PreprintEcology