Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 58 - A Changing Biosphere - 58.2 - Most Biodiversity Loss Is Caused by Habitat Loss and Degradation - 58.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 1262: 4

Answer

Yes, these data strongly support the notion that climate warming/global climate change is causing the butterfly species to shift its distribution to northern conditions, where the temperature is cooler and more optimal. Emergence time is occurring earlier, when the temperature conditions are optical for that stage of the species' life history.

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Yes, these data strongly supports the notion that climate warming/global climate change is causing the butterfly species to shift its distribution to northern conditions, where the temperature is cooler and more optimal. Emergence time is occurring earlier, when the temperature conditions are optical for that stage of the species' life history.
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