Lower thermal tolerance in nocturnal than in diurnal ants: a challenge for nocturnal ectotherms facing global warming

This study explores differences in heat tolerance among diurnal and nocturnal ant species in four ecosystems in Mexico: tropical montane, tropical rainforest, subtropical dry forests, and high-elevation semi-desert.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Garcia-Robledo C., Chuquillanqui H., Kuprewicz E.K., Escobar-Sarria F.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2018
País:Perú
Institución:Consejo Nacional de Ciencia Tecnología e Innovación
Repositorio:CONCYTEC-Institucional
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.concytec.gob.pe:20.500.12390/575
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12390/575
https://doi.org/10.1111/een.12481
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:thermoregulation
ant
circadian rhythm
dry forest
ectothermy
global warming
habitat type
high temperature
local adaptation
microclimate
montane forest
nocturnal activity
rainforest
temperature tolerance
temporal variation
https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#1.06.11
Descripción
Sumario:This study explores differences in heat tolerance among diurnal and nocturnal ant species in four ecosystems in Mexico: tropical montane, tropical rainforest, subtropical dry forests, and high-elevation semi-desert.