Eco-evolutionary dynamics in fragmented landscapes

It is widely recognized that ecological dynamics influence evolutionary dynamics, and conversely that evolutionary changes alter ecological processes. Because fragmentation impacts all biological levels (from individuals to ecosystems) through isolation and reduced habitat size, it strongly affects...

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Published in:Ecography (Copenhagen) 2017-01, Vol.40 (1), p.9-25
Main Authors: Legrand, Delphine, Cote, Julien, Fronhofer, Emanuel A., Holt, Robert D., Ronce, Ophélie, Schtickzelle, Nicolas, Travis, Justin M. J., Clobert, Jean
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodiversity
Ecology, environment
Life Sciences
Populations and Evolution
Review & synthesis
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Summary:It is widely recognized that ecological dynamics influence evolutionary dynamics, and conversely that evolutionary changes alter ecological processes. Because fragmentation impacts all biological levels (from individuals to ecosystems) through isolation and reduced habitat size, it strongly affects the links among evolutionary and ecological processes such as population dynamics, local adaptation, dispersal and speciation. Here, we review our current knowledge of the eco-evolutionary dynamics in fragmented landscapes, focusing on both theory and experimental studies. We then suggest future experimental directions to study eco-evolutionary dynamics and/or feedbacks in fragmented landscapes, especially to bridge the gap between theoretical predictions and experimental validations.
ISSN:0906-7590
1600-0587
DOI:10.1111/ecog.02537