High-altitude oxygen scarcity could block insects' climate escape routes
A review in Functional Ecology suggests that the thinner air and lower oxygen at higher elevations could prevent insects from shifting their ranges upward in response to rising temperatures. This limitation might undermine crucial ecological functions such as pollination. The study highlights an overlooked factor in climate-driven species movement.
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