Extended Data Fig. 2: Conceptual diagram showing the data sources used for model parameterization.
From: Biodiversity increases multitrophic energy use efficiency, flow and storage in grasslands
Dashed arrows denote flows entering the system (carbon uptake) and flows leaving the system (respiration losses). Solid arrows are internal flows transferring energy from one ecosystem compartment to another via feeding (flows among trophic groups), excretion, and mortality (flows from trophic groups into detrital pools). Green and light brown sectors depict above- and belowground ecosystem parts, respectively. Photos: Christoph Scherber (spider in AG Carnivores, carabid beetle in AG Omnivores, geotrupid beetle in AG Decomposers, elaterid larva in BG Herbivores, millipede in BG Decomposers), Stefan Scheu (carabid larva in AG Carnivores), Nico Eisenhauer (earthworm in BG Decomposers), and Andy Murray76 (Diplura in BG Omnivores). The images of Plants, Surface Litter, and of grasshopper in AG Herbivores were created using the IAN Symbols77.
