Interacting Effects of Phenotypic Plasticity and Evolution on Population Persistence in a Changing Climate
2011
Effects of Climate Change on Population Persistence
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Reed Thomas E, Schindler Daniel E, Waples Robin S
Primary Institution: School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington
Hypothesis
How are selection, phenotypic plasticity, and demography linked in the context of climate change?
Conclusion
Understanding the interplay between ecological and evolutionary mechanisms is crucial for predicting population resilience to climate change.
Supporting Evidence
- Climate change alters development, physiology, behavior, and fitness of organisms.
- Ecological and evolutionary responses to environmental change are often considered separately.
- Adaptive evolution and phenotypic plasticity are crucial for species persistence in changing environments.
Takeaway
Climate change affects how animals and plants grow and survive, and understanding these changes can help us protect them better.
Limitations
The study lacks understanding of limits to plasticity and evolutionary potential across traits, populations, and species.
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