Theoretical changes in species diversity along river latitudinal gradients.

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Figure 13.4. Theoretical changes in species diversity along river latitudinal gradients. Panel A depicts the current situation, as demonstrated in Figure 13.1. Panel B denotes the eff ect of physiological release whereby warming climates permit an increasing number of species to move north. Disproportionate impacts are expected in the north because of existing low diversity. Panel C depicts the impact of anthropogenic-facilitated invasions resulting from species transplants. Panel D depicts localized species extinctions caused by increased competition along the latitudinal gradient, with the largest impacts expected in the North.

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Meltofte, H. (ed.) 2013. Arctic Biodiversity Assessment. Status and trends in Arctic biodiversity. Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna, Akureyri.