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  • Ecology and evolutionary biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Climate change biology

Background:

  • Rising global temperatures due to climate change pose significant threats to ectotherm development.
  • The effects of thermal stress on ectotherm brain development are understudied, with limited experimental data.
  • Understanding these impacts is crucial for predicting species' responses to environmental change.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize current knowledge on temperature effects on ectotherm brain development.
  • To identify common patterns and taxon-specific responses to developmental temperature.
  • To propose a framework for future research in this field.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing experimental studies.
  • Analysis of response patterns across different ectotherm groups.
  • Identification of knowledge gaps and areas for future investigation.

Main Results:

  • Temperature generally has a positive influence on neuronal activity and growth during development, but only within an optimal range.
  • Exceeding developmental temperature thresholds can be detrimental to neuron development.
  • Observed differences in temperature responses may be taxon-dependent, potentially due to limited data for certain groups.

Conclusions:

  • Developmental temperature is a critical factor influencing ectotherm brain development.
  • A non-linear relationship exists between temperature and neuronal development, with an optimal threshold.
  • Further research across diverse taxa is needed to fully understand and predict the impacts of global warming on ectotherm neurodevelopment.