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  • Ecology
  • Conservation Biology
  • Climate Change Science

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  • Climate change causes species range shifts, necessitating accurate biodiversity conservation strategies.
  • Species Distribution Models (SDMs) predict species' potential distributions under climate change.
  • Current SDMs often neglect species' dispersal abilities, potentially leading to inaccurate future distribution predictions and risk assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of dispersal constraints on Species Distribution Model (SDM) predictions.
  • To compare SDM outcomes with and without considering species' dispersal abilities.
  • To highlight the importance of integrating dispersal dynamics for reliable biodiversity projections.

Main Methods:

  • An experiment was designed using 10 species with diverse dispersal capabilities.
  • Species Distribution Models (SDMs) were employed to predict potential future distributions.
  • Two scenarios were compared: one incorporating species' dispersal ability and another assuming unlimited dispersal.

Main Results:

  • Ignoring dispersal constraints led to an overprediction of suitable habitats for the studied species.
  • Failure to account for dispersal can result in underestimating species extinction risks.
  • Overestimation of suitable habitats may also lead to an overestimation of invasive species' range expansion potential.

Conclusions:

  • Dispersal constraints significantly impact Species Distribution Model (SDM) predictions.
  • Integrating realistic dispersal dynamics into SDMs is essential for accurate biodiversity conservation planning.
  • Improved SDM accuracy enhances conservation efforts, invasive species management, and overall biodiversity protection under climate change.