Beyond reaction norms: the temporal dynamics of phenotypic plasticity

L Dupont, M Thierry, L Zinger, D Legrand… - Trends in Ecology & …, 2023 - cell.com
Phenotypic plasticity can allow organisms to cope with environmental changes. Although
reaction norms are commonly used to quantify plasticity along gradients of environmental …

Intra and interspecific variation in thermal performance and critical limits in anurans from southern Chile

MA Vidal, EL Rezende, LD Bacigalupe - Journal of Thermal Biology, 2024 - Elsevier
The relationship between temperature and performance can be illustrated through a thermal
performance curve (TPC), which has proven useful in describing various aspects of …

Tadpoles develop elevated heat tolerance in urban heat islands regardless of sex

V Bókony, E Balogh, J Ujszegi, N Ujhegyi… - Evolutionary …, 2024 - Springer
The ability of wildlife to endure the effects of high temperatures is increasingly important for
biodiversity conservation under climate change and spreading urbanization. Organisms …

Is thermal sensitivity affected by predation risk? A case study in tadpoles from ephemeral environments

D Miloch, NR Cecchetto, JN Lescano… - … Zoology Part A …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Changes in environmental temperature may induce variations in thermal tolerance
and sensitivity in ectotherm organisms. These variations generate plastic responses that can …

Thermal heterogeneity in a Mediterranean pond: perspectives for the thermal biology of amphibian larvae

R Reques, A Camacho - Amphibia-Reptilia, 2024 - brill.com
In Mediterranean climates, amphibian larvae often occupy temporary ponds where they
must avoid deleterious temperatures and develop before these ponds dry out. We measured …