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VANCOUVER, Wash. - Loss of biodiversity in the face of climate change is a growing worldwide concern. Another major factor driving the loss of biodiversity is the establishment of invasive species, which often displace native species. A new study shows that species can adapt rapidly to an invader and that this evolutionary change can affect how they deal with a stressful climate. Our results demonstrate that interactions with competitors, including invasive species, can shape a species evolution in response to climatic change, said co-author Seth Rudman, a WSU Vancouver adjunct professor who will join the faculty as an assistant professor of biological sciences in the fall.
Quick Evolutionary Change Could Help Species Deal with Stressful Climate
Written by AZoCleantechFeb 23 2021
Biodiversity loss caused by climate change is an ever-increasing concern globally. Another significant factor inducing biodiversity loss is the establishment of invasive species, which usually dislodge native species.
Invasive and naturalized fruit fly species on a peach tree inside the experiment. Image Credit: Washington State University.
A new study has demonstrated that species have the potential to adapt quickly to an invader and that this evolutionary change could have an impact on how they handle a harsh climate.
Our results demonstrate that interactions with competitors, including invasive species, can shape a species’ evolution in response to climatic change.
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Washington [US], February 22 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggested that species on earth can rapidly adapt to an invader, and it is this evolutionary change in them that can affect how they deal with a stressful climate or competition.
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