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"Seasonality shapes much of life on Earth. Most species, including humans, have
synchronised their own rhythms with those of Earth’s seasons.
Plant growth cycles, the migration of billions of animals, and even aspects of
human culture – from harvest rituals to Japanese cherry blossom viewings – are
dictated by these dominant rhythms.
However, climate change and many other human impacts are altering Earth’s
cycles. While humans can adapt their behaviour by shifting the timing of crop
harvests or Indigenous fire-burning practices, species are less able to adapt
through evolution or range shifts.
Our new research highlights how the impacts of shifting seasons can cascade
through ecosystems, with widespread repercussions that may be greater than
previously thought.
This puts species and ecosystems at risk the world over. We are still far from
having a full picture of what changes in seasonality mean for the future of
biodiversity."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
