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  • The Cerrado biome, a vast and biodiverse tropical savanna, is surprisingly dominated by a small number of hyperdominant tree species.
  • The vulnerability of these dominant species to climate change and the efficacy of current conservation strategies are not well understood.

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  • To assess the impact of climate change on hyperdominant tree species in the Cerrado.
  • To identify key functional traits that predict species persistence under future climate scenarios.
  • To evaluate the adequacy of current protected areas in safeguarding suitable habitats for these species.

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  • Developed species distribution models using edaphic-climatic predictors and occurrence data for hyperdominant Cerrado trees.
  • Conducted functional trait analyses focusing on ecological strategies (leaf economics, bark, ecophysiology, drought tolerance, regeneration, dispersal).
  • Modeled potential environmental suitability under high-emission scenarios (RCP8.5) and assessed overlap with protected areas.

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  • Under future climate scenarios, suitable habitat within protected areas is projected to decline by approximately 45.9%.
  • Functional trait analyses revealed a gradient from acquisitive to conservative strategies, with leaf structural and reproductive traits best predicting resilience.
  • A small subset of hyperdominant species significantly influences community structure and indicates the biome's overall resilience or vulnerability.

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  • Current conservation priorities in the Cerrado may be misaligned, overlooking the needs of hyperdominant species and associated biodiversity.
  • Urgent alignment of conservation and agricultural policies is needed, especially as much of the remaining vegetation is on private lands.
  • Future conservation planning should integrate climate refuges and functional trait-based approaches to maintain the Cerrado's ecological integrity.