Environmental Science
3 years ago

Fast environmental change can trigger ecosystem shifts before tipping points are reached.

Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences
Fast environmental change and eco-evolutionary feedbacks can drive regime shifts in ecosystems before tipping points are crossed
P. Catalina Chaparro‐Pedraza

Paper Summary

Fast environmental changes can cause ecosystems to shift to a new state before reaching a tipping point. Ecosystems can respond quickly to environmental changes due to a combination of ecological and evolutionary processes. High trait variation can help ecosystems adapt faster and prevent sudden shifts. Protecting diversity in ecosystems can help prevent rapid changes from causing regime shifts.

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