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  • Evolutionary biology
  • Genomics
  • Ecology

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  • Extrinsic factors influencing evolution are often categorized separately as environmental or community-driven.
  • The interplay between environmental and community interactions on evolutionary processes is frequently overlooked.
  • Genomic variation is significantly impacted by the complex, dynamic interplay of these factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the necessity of integrating environmental and community perspectives in evolutionary studies.
  • To advocate for a unified framework that addresses the dual influence on genomic variation.
  • To challenge researchers to adopt a more interdisciplinary approach to understanding genomic evolution.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual framework development
  • Literature synthesis
  • Interdisciplinary perspective integration

Main Results:

  • Current approaches risk incomplete or erroneous conclusions by treating environmental and community factors in isolation.
  • Simultaneous consideration of environmental and community effects is crucial for accurate understanding of evolutionary dynamics.
  • A holistic approach reveals complex interactions driving genomic variation.

Conclusions:

  • A landscape community genomics (LCG) framework is proposed to bridge the gap between environmental and community influences on evolution.
  • This framework encourages a more comprehensive, interdisciplinary study of genomic evolution in multi-species communities.
  • Adopting LCG will enhance the accuracy and depth of research into the genomic underpinnings of adaptation and diversification.