Open AccessEco‐evolutionary dynamics in fragmented landscapes
Author(s) -
Legrand Delphine,
Cote Julien,
Fronhofer Emanuel A.,
Holt Robert D.,
Ronce Ophélie,
Schtickzelle Nicolas,
Travis Justin M. J.,
Clobert Jean
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
ecography
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.973
H-Index - 128
eISSN - 1600-0587
pISSN - 0906-7590
DOI - 10.1111/ecog.02537
Subject(s) - evolutionary dynamics , biological dispersal , ecology , fragmentation (computing) , habitat fragmentation , adaptation (eye) , population , evolutionary ecology , habitat , biology , demography , neuroscience , sociology , host (biology)
It is widely recognized that ecological dynamics influence evolutionary dynamics, and conversely that evolutionary changes alter ecological processes. Because fragmentation impacts all biological levels (from individuals to ecosystems) through isolation and reduced habitat size, it strongly affects the links among evolutionary and ecological processes such as population dynamics, local adaptation, dispersal and speciation. Here, we review our current knowledge of the eco‐evolutionary dynamics in fragmented landscapes, focusing on both theory and experimental studies. We then suggest future experimental directions to study eco‐evolutionary dynamics and/or feedbacks in fragmented landscapes, especially to bridge the gap between theoretical predictions and experimental validations.