Organic matter (OM) resources shape not only the trophic diversity of benthic communities but also the diversity of benthic functional traits. The resulting community structure has a direct effect on many ecosystem processes and functions. Still, the

Organic matter (OM) resources shape not only the trophic diversity of benthic communities but also the diversity of benthic functional traits. The resulting community structure has a direct effect on many ecosystem processes and functions. Still, the

The degree of dietary specialization has a fundamental impact on the ecological function and interactions of suspension feeders. While niche differentiation by food particle size is common among obligate suspension feeders, its role is not evident in