Being different makes all the difference in an ever changing world

Biodiversity is challenged by environmental modifications brought about by altered land use and climate change. Species that fail to adapt or adjust their geographic distribution can be driven to extinction. Individual variation makes all the difference here. A new study published in Scientific Reports demonstrates that poleward range shifts have been faster in moths with more variable colour patterns. Rates of range shifts have also increased over time, and depend on study duration and latitude. Results will help improve projections of biodiversity responses to climate change and aid conservation efforts, the authors say.

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