K-core is a predictor of structural collapse in mutualistic ecosystems
Friday, October 26, 2018 - 12:20
in Earth & Climate
A network metric called the K-core could predict structural collapse in mutualistic ecosystems, according to new research. The K-core appears able to forecast which species is likely to face extinction first, by global shocks such as climate change, and when an ecosystem could collapse due to external forces.