What makes a species synurbic

摘要: Abstract The term ‘synurbic’ is sometimes used within the more recent urban ecology literature to refer a species that colonises or found ecosystems, but this too simplistic an interpretation. We consider should be reserved for populations have higher densities in compared rural areas, as quantifiable measure of preferential association. This paper clarifies terms and ‘synurbization’ considers some problems defining ‘urban’, before detailing positive responses exhibited by may lead synurbic populations. It particularly important determine whether drive directional selection leading adaptation genetic differentiation, are range expected phenotypic plasticity, observed discussed context. Further investigation response environments, including frequency significance adaptation, will understanding emergence their implications biodiversity management. hope defined here form basis comparative studies species.