Emma Fromm, Lucie Zinger, Félix Pellerin, Lucie Di Gesu, Staffan Jacob, Laurane Winandy, Robin Aguilée, Nathalie Parthuisot, Amaia Iribar, Joël White, Elvire Bestion, Julien Cote
Climate warming and landscape fragmentation are both factors well known to threaten biodiversity and to generate species responses and adaptation. However, the impact of warming and fragmentation interplay on organismal responses remains largely under-explored, especially when it comes to gut symbionts, which may play a key role in essential host functions and traits by extending its functional and genetic repertoire. Here, we experimentally examined the combined effects of climate warming and habitat connectivity on the gut bacterial communities of the common lizard ( Zootoca vivipara ) over three years...
April 30, 2024: Proceedings. Biological Sciences