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, Inés Ibáñez, Brittany B. Laginhas, Montserrat Vilà and Cascade J. B. Sorte
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Piper D. Wallingford: University of California, Irvine
Toni Lyn Morelli: US Geological Survey
Jenica M. Allen: US Geological Survey
Evelyn M. Beaury: University of Massachusetts
Dana M. Blumenthal: Rangeland Resources & Systems Research Unit
Bethany A. Bradley: University of Massachusetts
Jeffrey S. Dukes: Purdue University
Regan Early: Centre for Ecology and Conservation, Penryn Campus, University of Exeter
Emily J. Fusco: University of Massachusetts
Deborah E. Goldberg: University of Michigan
Inés Ibáñez: University of Michigan
Brittany B. Laginhas: University of Massachusetts
Montserrat Vilà: Estación Biológica de Doñana–Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (EBD–CSIC)
Cascade J. B. Sorte: University of California, Irvine

Nature Climate Change, 2020, vol. 10, issue 5, 398-405

Abstract: 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.

Date: 2020
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