Pollack, L., Munson, A., Savoca, M. S., Trimmer, P. C., Ehlman, S. M., Gil, M. A. and Sih, A. (2022) Enhancing the ecological realism of evolutionary mismatch theory. Trends in Ecology and Evolution, 37(3), pp. 233-245. (doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2021.10.011) (PMID:34802715)
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Abstract
Following rapid environmental change, why do some animals thrive, while others struggle? We present an expanded, cue-response framework for predicting variation in behavioral responses to novel situations. We show how signal detection theory can be used when individuals have three behavioral options (approach, avoid, or ignore). Based on this theory, we outline predictions about which animals are more likely to make mistakes around novel conditions (i.e., fall for a trap or fail to use an undervalued resource) and the intensity of that mismatch (i.e., severe versus moderate). Explicitly considering three options provides a more holistic perspective and allows us to distinguish between severe and moderate traps, which could guide management strategies in a changing world.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Additional Information: | Funding was provided by a National Science Foundation (NSF) IOS 1456724 to A.S., an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship to L.P., the German Research Foundation (DFG) as part of the SFB TRR 212 (NC3) to P.C.T., and NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology to M.A.G. and S.M.E. |
Keywords: | Evolutionary traps, undervalued resources, signal detection theory, evolutionary mismatch. |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Munson, Dr Amelia |
Authors: | Pollack, L., Munson, A., Savoca, M. S., Trimmer, P. C., Ehlman, S. M., Gil, M. A., and Sih, A. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
Journal Name: | Trends in Ecology and Evolution |
Publisher: | Elsevier (Cell Press) |
ISSN: | 0169-5347 |
ISSN (Online): | 1872-8383 |
Published Online: | 18 November 2021 |
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