Shifting Species, Habitats, and Ecosystems
Changes in temperature and precipitation affect where species can live, how they interact, and the timing of biological events. Ecosystem changes can be driven by physical factors such as thermal stress, biological responses such as changing ranges, or both, often interacting with stressors from human activities. Multiple stressors can have complex interactive or amplifying effects on ecosystems.
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