Predicting the Distribution of Cheirotonus jansoni Under Climate Change
Author Information
Author(s): Yu Yali, Li Zhiqiang
Primary Institution: Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Conservation and Resource Utilization, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Wild Animal Conservation and Utilization, Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences
Hypothesis
C. jansoni tends to prefer warmer, more humid, and stable habitats.
Conclusion
The study predicts a reduction in suitable habitat for C. jansoni under future warming scenarios, indicating potential loss of this species in some regions.
Supporting Evidence
- The study identified altitude and latitude as key factors influencing C. jansoni's distribution.
- Future climate scenarios suggest a significant reduction in suitable habitat for C. jansoni.
- The optimized MaxEnt model demonstrated improved accuracy for predicting suitable habitats.
Takeaway
This study looks at how climate change might affect a special beetle called C. jansoni, showing that it may lose its home in some places as the world gets warmer.
Methodology
The study used the MaxEnt model and the ensemble Biomod2 model to simulate habitat suitability based on distribution data and environmental variables.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from limited occurrence records and model overfitting.
Limitations
The study may not account for all environmental variables affecting C. jansoni's distribution.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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