Indeed, key to take into account as well!

Thanks for your message! Glad it resonates with enzyme enthusiasts!!!

Haha, you caught that! You know I love this kind of discussions, it’s where the best science ideas come from!

It might even be species-specific, i guess. And since dormant organisms can still matter for biogeochemical fluxes, it could be interesting to define this niche more explicitly?
Probably something that would need a beer and a long chat to unpack — but really great perspective paper, again congrats!

I was actually thinking of a kind of "dormancy niche" that would define the limits within which dormancy is possible — with an upper boundary where organisms switch back to growth (realized niche), and a lower one approaching death or the limit of life.

Loved reading your article, super inspiring, thanks James!
Do you think we should extend the niche concept to a "dormancy niche" as well?

Thx Elsa. would be great if you could add me as well.

😂 this is excellent!

Thx for the pack and please add me, alpine mountain mainly!