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Estimating Changing Marshland Habitat And Conservation Potential For Diamondback Terrapins In New Jersey Under Climate Change And Development Pressures, Jacqueline Ganter
Estimating Changing Marshland Habitat And Conservation Potential For Diamondback Terrapins In New Jersey Under Climate Change And Development Pressures, Jacqueline Ganter
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The diamondback terrapin, a brackish water turtle native to the eastern US, is listed as a species of ‘special concern’ in the state of New Jersey, due to decreasing habitat from development and changing climatic conditions. Diamondback terrapins reside in saline marshes and wetlands and nest in sandy substrate, primarily beaches and dunes, in June and July. The state of New Jersey is vulnerable to both sea level rise, leaving diamondback terrapin habitats and nesting areas at risk of inundation under future climate scenarios, and, as the most densely populated state, subject to continual development pressures on potentially conservable land. …
Inside Insects - Climate Change And Metamorphosis, Cailyn R. Mckay
Inside Insects - Climate Change And Metamorphosis, Cailyn R. Mckay
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Climate change is causing extreme environmental conditions including an increase in the frequency of heat waves which have the potential to seriously impact insect species, particularly during the sedentary pupal stage. The true armyworm is used here as a model species to evaluate the effects of simulated heat waves on reproductive activity and output later in life. Heat waves had a negative impact on moth reproduction and could be impacting the ecology of the species today and in the future.
Calculating The Predictability Of Climate Change: The Effect Of Climate Change On Moth Species In The Pacific Northwest Varies Among Functional Groups., Julie Maurer
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Climate change has driven shifts in phenology and distribution for many species. These effects are often idiosyncratic and it remains unclear whether they vary consistently among functional groups, limiting our ability to draw broad conclusions about how climate change affects species. Previous studies have indicated that Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) are sensitive to climate change. We analyzed a large database of moth specimen records from the Pacific Northwest (PNW) to examine climate change responses over more than 100 years for a suite of 241 functionally diverse species, including spring and fall active species as well as dietary generalists and specialists. …
Damsels In Distress: A Preliminary Assessment Of Pomacentridae Extinction Risk, Allison Roberts
Damsels In Distress: A Preliminary Assessment Of Pomacentridae Extinction Risk, Allison Roberts
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The family Pomacentridae is among the most diverse of the perciformes, boasting 400 different species of damselfish. These fish are found in coral reefs of varying depths around the world, most of which risk great damage due to climate change. In addition, many species are key components of the ornamental aquarium trade. Considering these threats, the importance of examining the state of Pomacentridae is paramount in examining the health of our oceans. Using IUCN Red List methods, preliminary data suggests some species of damselfish are at elevated risk of extinction.
Can Collection Specimen Data Reveal Temporal Shifts Due To Climate Change?, Julie Maurer
Can Collection Specimen Data Reveal Temporal Shifts Due To Climate Change?, Julie Maurer
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Climate change is altering the distribution, behavior, and migration patterns of many species. Typically, these responses are documented studies in which standardized methods are used to collect population or behavioral data over several years. Multi-decade studies are rare and few predate the recent dramatic increase in global temperatures, limiting our ability to understand long-term consequences of climate change. Natural history (NH) collections offer a potential solution; they hold a wealth of species occurrence documentation spanning from decades to centuries. However, because the sampling of natural history collectors is spatially and temporally haphazard, it remains unclear whether NH data is useful …