Extreme climatic events can substantially affect organismal performance and Darwinian
fitness. In April 2011, a strong heat wave struck extensive geographical areas of the world …

Populations are from time to time exposed to stressful temperatures. Their thermal
resistance levels are determined by inherent and plastic mechanisms, which are both likely …

Background Despite its pervasiveness, the genetic basis of adaptation resulting in variation
directly or indirectly related to temperature (climatic) gradients is poorly understood. By …

Adaptation to warming conditions involves increased heat tolerance and metabolic changes
to reduce maintenance costs and maximize biological functions close to fitness. Evidence …

1. According to their geographical distribution, most Drosophila species may be classified as
either temperate or tropical, and this pattern is assumed to reflect differences in their …

Understanding the biological impacts of extreme temperatures requires translating
meteorological estimates into organismal responses, but that translation is complex. In …

Thermal environments can influence many fitness‐related traits including life span. Here, we
assess whether longevity in Drosophila melanogaster can experimentally evolve as a …

Increasing temperature and thermal variability generate profound selection on populations.
Given the fast rate of environmental change, understanding the role of plasticity and genetic …

Introduction Organisms use environmental cues to match their phenotype with the future
availability of resources and environmental conditions. Changes in the magnitude and …

The range of thermal tolerance is one of the main factors influencing the geographic
distribution of species. Climate change projections predict increases in average and …