The structure of ecological networks reflects the evolutionary history of their biotic components, and their dynamics are strongly driven by ecoevolutionary processes. Here, we present an appraisal of recent relevant research, in which the pervasive role of evolution within ecological networks is manifest. Although evolutionary processes are most evident at macroevolutionary scales, they are also important drivers of local network structure and dynamics. We propose components of a blueprint for further research, emphasising process-based models, experimental evolution, and phenotypic variation, across a range of distinct spatial and temporal scales. Evolutionary dimensions are required to advance our understanding of foundational properties of community assembly and to enhance our capability of predicting how networks will respond to impending changes.

中文翻译：

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进化在塑造生态网络中的作用。

生态网络的结构反映了其生物成分的进化历史，其动态受到生态进化过程的强烈驱动。在这里，我们对最近的相关研究进行了评估，其中进化在生态网络中的普遍作用是显而易见的。尽管进化过程​​在宏观进化尺度上最为明显，但它们也是局部网络结构和动力学的重要驱动因素。我们提出了进一步研究蓝图的组成部分，强调基于过程的模型、实验进化和表型变异，跨越一系列不同的空间和时间尺度。