Journal of Biodiversity, Bioprospecting and Development

Department of Ecology, University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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• Mini Review   
  Ecosystem Responses to Climate Change: Adaptation, Migration and Extinction
  Author(s): Belinda Storey*
  
  Climate change poses significant challenges to ecosystems worldwide, driving shifts in species distributions, altering ecological interactions, and threatening biodiversity. This paper provides a comprehensive review of ecosystem responses to climate change, focusing on three primary strategies: adaptation, migration, and extinction. Adaptation involves physiological and behavioral changes that enable species to cope with altered environmental conditions. Migration refers to shifts in species distributions as they track suitable habitats. Extinction occurs when species fail to adapt or migrate in response to climate changes. The paper synthesizes current research on these responses, highlighting case studies and the mechanisms underlying them. It also discusses the implications for ecosystem functioning and biodiversity conservation. By understanding these resp.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2376-0214.2024.10.102

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