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Climate as a driver for change in terrestrial and marine species
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Published:2012
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Lynda E. Chambers, 2012. "Climate as a driver for change in terrestrial and marine species", Wildlife and Climate Change: Towards robust conservation strategies for Australian fauna, Daniel Lunney, Hutchings Pat
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Temperature, rainfall and other climate variables influence the occurrence, range boundaries and behaviour of species, including the timing of natural events, such as migration and breeding. The impacts of climate change have been observed on ecosystems in every ocean and on every continent including Australia. However, the vast majority of past research has been conducted in northern hemisphere temperate ecosystems. Given the substantial climatic and ecosystem differences between these regions and Australia, caution must be applied when translating northern hemisphere results to Australian species. For example, ecological drivers such as fire and precipitation play an important role in shaping distinct southern terrestrial ecosystems. This paper summarizes observed impacts of climate change on Australian species, both terrestrial and marine, identifies key knowledge gaps, and provides suggestions on how these may be addressed.
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