Interaction between genetic diversity and temperature stress on life-cycle parameters and genetic variability in midge Chironomus riparius populations

摘要: The genetic diversity of natural populations and the increase in global temperature are be- coming important issues ecotoxicological research. We investigated combined effects 3 differ- ent levels 6 different on life history parameters Chi- ronomus riparius. Inbreeding loss variation major threats to small endangered populations. reduction fitness due inbreeding is more severe under stressful environmental conditions. show that even a moderate stress, decrease has consequences This indicates could have serious distribution survival locally distributed or rare species.