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1Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Group, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
Abstract:
Ecological pulses, marked by rapid environmental shifts, shape species dynamics such as speciation. Princepe et al. 2024 explore how intermittent migration, seabed depth, and sea-level changes influence species richness in islands. Their model, revealing nuanced richness patterns and migration impacts, contributes to understanding island evolution and offers insights into real-world cases. Examining the Philippines Archipelago, known for rich biodiversity, parallels emerge, showcasing the complex interplay of isolation, land bridges, and sea-level shifts in shaping genetic diversity. Overall, the findings enhance our understanding of population evolution in dynamic island environments.
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