Eco-evolutionary dynamics in fragmented landscapes

Delphine Legrand (1) , Julien Cote (2) , Emanuel Fronhofer (3) , Robert Holt (4) , Ophélie Ronce (3) , Nicolas Schtickzelle (5) , Justin M. J. Travis (6) , Jean Clobert (1)

1 SETE - Station d'écologie théorique et expérimentale
2 EDB - Evolution et Diversité Biologique
3 UMR ISEM - Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution de Montpellier
4 UF - University of Florida [Gainesville]
5 UCL - Université Catholique de Louvain = Catholic University of Louvain
6 School of Biological Sciences [Aberdeen]

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.

Domaines: Ecologie, Environnement; Evolution [q-bio.PE]

Delphine Legrand, Julien Cote, Emanuel Fronhofer, Robert Holt, Ophélie Ronce, et al.. Eco-evolutionary dynamics in fragmented landscapes. Ecography, 2017, Fragmentation, 40 (1), pp.9-25. ⟨10.1111/ecog.02537⟩. ⟨hal-02121026⟩