2009
DOI: 10.1146/annurev.ecolsys.110308.120317
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Evolution and Ecology of Species Range Limits

Abstract: Species range limits involve many aspects of evolution and ecology, from species distribution and abundance to the evolution of niches. Theory suggests myriad processes by which range limits arise, including competitive exclusion, Allee effects, and gene swamping; however, most models remain empirically untested. Range limits are correlated with a number of abiotic and biotic factors, but further experimentation is needed to understand underlying mechanisms. Range edges are characterized by increased genetic i… Show more

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“…Initially, the geographic spread of species is governed by dispersal mechanisms and is favored by high phenotypic plasticity (Sexton, McIntyre, Angert, & Rice, 2009). Phenotypic plasticity implies “the ability of an individual organism to alter its physiology/morphology in response to changes in environmental conditions” (Schlichting & Levin, 1986).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Initially, the geographic spread of species is governed by dispersal mechanisms and is favored by high phenotypic plasticity (Sexton, McIntyre, Angert, & Rice, 2009). Phenotypic plasticity implies “the ability of an individual organism to alter its physiology/morphology in response to changes in environmental conditions” (Schlichting & Levin, 1986).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Species' ranges are highly dynamic, and can expand, contract, and otherwise change over time (Sexton et al 2009). Range limits are determined by biotic factors, such as intraspecific or interspecific interactions, and abiotic factors, including climate (Parmesan 2006, Angert 2009).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The physical and ecological factors that control species' distributional ranges have recently received heightened attention due to anticipated climate change and an increased number of biological invasions (Sexton et al 2009). Because species are usually distributed over large areas latitudinally, species range limits are most often studied on a broad geographic scale (e.g., Sagarin and Gaines 2002;Sorte and Hofmann 2004;Kuo and Sanford 2009).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%