Population genetics and demography unite ecology and evolution
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Abstract
The interplay of ecology and evolution has been a rich area of research for decades. A surge of interest in this area was catalyzed by the observation that evolution by natural selection can operate at the same contemporary timescales as ecological dynamics. Specifically, recent eco-evolutionary research focuses on how rapid adaptation influences ecology, and vice versa. Evolution by non-adaptive forces also occurs quickly, with ecological consequences, but understanding the full scope of ecology–evolution (eco–evo) interactions requires explicitly addressing population-level processes – genetic and demographic. We show the strong ecological effects of non-adaptive evolutionary forces and, more broadly, the value of population-level research for gaining a mechanistic understanding of eco–evo interactions. The breadth of eco-evolutionary research should expand to incorporate the breadth of evolution itself.
Publication type | Article |
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Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Title | Population genetics and demography unite ecology and evolution |
Series title | Trends in Ecology and Evolution |
DOI | 10.1016/j.tree.2016.12.002 |
Volume | 32 |
Issue | 2 |
Year Published | 2017 |
Language | English |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Contributing office(s) | Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center |
Description | 12 p. |
First page | 141 |
Last page | 152 |
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