Adjusting the lens of invasion biology to focus on the impacts of climate-driven range shifts

Piper D. Wallingford; Toni Lyn Morelli; Jenica M. Allen; Evelyn M. Beaury; Dana M. Blumenthal; Bethany A. Bradley; Jeffrey S. Dukes; Regan Early; Emily J. Fusco; Deborah E. Goldberg; Ines Ibanez; Brittany B. Laginhas; Montserrat Vila; Cascade J. B. Sorte

doi:10.1038/s41558-020-0768-2

Adjusting the lens of invasion biology to focus on the impacts of climate-driven range shifts

Nature Climate Change

By: Piper D. Wallingford, Toni Lyn Morelli, Jenica M. Allen, Evelyn M. Beaury, Dana M. Blumenthal, Bethany A. Bradley, Jeffrey S. Dukes, Regan Early, Emily J. Fusco, Deborah E. Goldberg, Ines Ibanez, Brittany B. Laginhas, Montserrat Vila, and Cascade J. B. Sorte

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-020-0768-2

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Abstract

As Earth’s climate rapidly changes, species range shifts are considered key to species persistence. However, some range-shifting species will alter community structure and ecosystem processes. By adapting existing invasion risk assessment frameworks, we can identify characteristics shared with high-impact introductions and thus predict potential impacts. There are fundamental differences between introduced and range-shifting species, primarily shared evolutionary histories between range shifters and their new community. Nevertheless, impacts can occur via analogous mechanisms, such as wide dispersal, community disturbance and low biotic resistance. As ranges shift in response to climate change, we have an opportunity to develop plans to facilitate advantageous movements and limit those that are problematic.

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Publication type	Article
Publication Subtype	Journal Article
Title	Adjusting the lens of invasion biology to focus on the impacts of climate-driven range shifts
Series title	Nature Climate Change
DOI	10.1038/s41558-020-0768-2
Volume	10
Year Published	2020
Language	English
Publisher	Nature Climate Change
Contributing office(s)	Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center
Description	8 p.
First page	398
Last page	405
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