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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.
February 22, 2021 By Sylvia Lindman, WSU Vancouver 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...