Usefulness of Species Traits in Predicting Range Shifts

摘要: Information on the ecological traits of species might improve predictions climate-driven range shifts. However, usefulness is usually assumed rather than quantified. Here, we present a framework to identify most informative traits, based four key range-shift processes: emigration individuals or propagules away from natal location; distance can move; establishment self-sustaining populations; and proliferation following establishment. We propose that categorises according their contribution processes. demonstrate how enables predictive value be evaluated empirically this categorisation used better understand processes; also illustrate estimates improved.