Lydia G Soifer, Julie L Lockwood, Jonas J Lembrechts, Laura H Antão, David H Klinges, Rebecca A Senior, Natalie C Ban, Birgitta Evengard, Belen Fadrique, Sophie Falkeis, Alexa L Fredston, Rob Guralnick, Jonathan Lenoir, Montague H C Neate-Clegg, Juliano Palacios-Abrantes, Gretta Pecl, Malin L Pinsky, Jennifer E Smith, Beth Stys, Morgan W Tingley, Brett R Scheffers
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Abstract
Climate change is altering species' distributions globally. Increasing frequency of extreme weather and climate events (EWCEs) is one of the hallmarks of climate change. Despite species redistribution being widely studied in response to long-term climatic trends, the contribution of EWCEs to range shifts is not well understood. We outline how EWCEs can trigger rapid and unexpected range boundary fluctuations by impacting dispersal, establishment, and survival. Whether these mechanisms cause temporary or persistent range shifts depends on the spatiotemporal context and exposure to EWCEs. Using the increasing availability of data and statistical tools to examine EWCE impacts at fine spatiotemporal resolutions on species redistribution will be critical for informing conservation management of ecologically, economically, and culturally important species.
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Trends in Ecology & Evolution (TREE) is a comprehensive journal featuring polished, concise, and readable reviews, opinions, and letters in all areas of ecology and evolutionary science. Catering to researchers, lecturers, teachers, field workers, and students, it serves as a valuable source of information. The journal keeps scientists informed about new developments and ideas across the spectrum of ecology and evolutionary biology, spanning from pure to applied and molecular to global perspectives. In the face of global environmental change, Trends in Ecology & Evolution plays a crucial role in covering all significant issues concerning organisms and their environments, making it a major forum for life scientists.