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Experimental evolution of dispersal: Unifying theory, experiments and natural systems.

Authors :
Lustenhouwer N
Moerman F
Altermatt F
Bassar RD
Bocedi G
Bonte D
Dey S
Fronhofer EA
da Rocha ÉG
Giometto A
Lancaster LT
Prather RB Jr
Saastamoinen M
Travis JMJ
Urquhart CA
Weiss-Lehman C
Williams JL
Börger L
Berger D
Source :
The Journal of animal ecology [J Anim Ecol] 2023 Jun; Vol. 92 (6), pp. 1113-1123. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Apr 23.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Dispersal is a central life history trait that affects the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of populations and communities. The recent use of experimental evolution for the study of dispersal is a promising avenue for demonstrating valuable proofs of concept, bringing insight into alternative dispersal strategies and trade-offs, and testing the repeatability of evolutionary outcomes. Practical constraints restrict experimental evolution studies of dispersal to a set of typically small, short-lived organisms reared in artificial laboratory conditions. Here, we argue that despite these restrictions, inferences from these studies can reinforce links between theoretical predictions and empirical observations and advance our understanding of the eco-evolutionary consequences of dispersal. We illustrate how applying an integrative framework of theory, experimental evolution and natural systems can improve our understanding of dispersal evolution under more complex and realistic biological scenarios, such as the role of biotic interactions and complex dispersal syndromes.<br /> (© 2023 The Authors. Journal of Animal Ecology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of British Ecological Society.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1365-2656
Volume :
92
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of animal ecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37087688
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2656.13930