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Dynamic species distribution models reveal how sea surface temperature and wave exposure affect marine invertebrate populations. Phorcus lineatus showed more predictable abundance and longer persistence than Gibbula umbilicalis.

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Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Marine Biology
  • Population Dynamics

Background:

  • Traditional species distribution models are static and lack temporal interpretation.
  • Density-structured models incorporating categorical abundance data allow for population dynamics in species distribution modeling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate temporal aspects of species distribution using dynamic models.
  • To predict future abundance categories and population persistence times.
  • To assess responses to environmental drivers like sea surface temperature and wave fetch.

Main Methods:

  • Developed density-structured models for two intertidal gastropods (Phorcus lineatus and Gibbula umbilicalis) using 9 years of UK field data.
  • Used categorical abundance data and constructed stochastic models for year-to-year abundance changes.
  • Incorporated winter mean sea surface temperature (SST) and wave fetch as explanatory variables.

Main Results:

  • Both species were more prevalent in areas with higher SST.
  • Phorcus lineatus exhibited more predictable future abundance and longer persistence times compared to Gibbula umbilicalis.
  • Species differences in persistence align with their respective lifespans.

Conclusions:

  • Dynamic species distribution models offer valuable applications in population and conservation biology.
  • These models facilitate incorporating temporal changes and predicting climate change impacts on species abundance.
  • Dynamic modeling enhances the understanding of species persistence and future distributions.