Surf and Turf: Toward better synthesis by cross-system understanding

Abstract

The goal of a truly synthetic, cross-systems ecology has been often lauded but rarely implemented. Here, our authors have embraced the challenge to achieve synthesis via a multi-paper dialogue and we hope this format will act as a springboard for new ecological ideas, experiments and theories. © 2013 The Authors. Oikos © 2013 Nordic Society Oikos.