Impacts of global climate change on the spatial range of insects distributed across the Pacific Ocean
Global climate change has significantly influenced the spatial distribution of species. However, few studies have investigated its influence on the distribution patterns of insects across the Pacific Ocean. In this study, we focus on this issue with a small yet ancient group of soldier beetles, Tryp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-12-01
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| Series: | Ecological Informatics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1574954125002560 |
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| Summary: | Global climate change has significantly influenced the spatial distribution of species. However, few studies have investigated its influence on the distribution patterns of insects across the Pacific Ocean. In this study, we focus on this issue with a small yet ancient group of soldier beetles, Trypherus, as a case study. Through spatial analysis and ecological niche modeling approaches, we analyze the geographical distribution pattern and habitat suitability for Trypherus, and further predict its potential changes in suitable habitats under different future climate scenarios. The results reveal a transoceanic and imbalanced distribution pattern, indicating that Trypherus species prefer warm and humid habitats with low elevation and significant human influence. Although the overall area of suitable habitats is expected to expand greatly, only a small part will be classified as moderately to highly suitable, primarily aligning with the current distribution range. These findings suggest prioritizing conservation efforts within existing distribution area to safeguard biodiversity among organisms across the Pacific Ocean under global climate change in future. |
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| ISSN: | 1574-9541 |