Although poleward range expansions are commonly attributed to global change, a complex interaction of ecological and evolutionary factors might contribute to expansion success. Here, we study the expansion of the yellow sac spider Cheiracanthium punctorium, a medically important species in Central Europe. Using microsatellite markers and DNA sequences, morphological and climate niche analyses, we identify factors associated with the spider's expansion success. Our results indicate that the species' initial expansion has been triggered by environmental change and preadaptation in the source populations. However, despite extensive gene flow, expanding populations maintain genetic and morphological differentiation from native ones, which is co...
In the context of climate change and species invasions, range shifts increasingly gain attention bec...
As invasive species spread around the world, understanding the factors underlying invasion success h...
1. The current rate of species loss calls for immediate actions to preserve biodiversity and ecosyst...
Although poleward range expansions are commonly attributed to global change, a complex interaction o...
Although poleward range expansions are commonly attributed to global change, a complex interaction o...
Poleward range expansions are commonly attributed to global change, but could alternatively be drive...
Poleward range expansions are commonly attributed to global change, but could alternatively be drive...
Background Dispersal and reproduction are key life-history traits that jointly determine species' po...
Poleward range expansions are observed for an increasing number of species, which may be an effect o...
Poleward range expansions are observed for an increasing number of species, which may be an effect o...
Identifying the source population of alien species is important to assess the distribution and poten...
With ongoing global change, life is continuously forced to move to novel areas, which leads to dynam...
<p>A. Comparison of nucleotide diversity (~1.2 kb of the mitochondrial COI gene) for invasive popula...
Most spiders use venom to paralyze their prey and are commonly feared for their potential to cause i...
Abstract Local adaptation is particularly likely in invertebrate pests that typically have short gen...
In the context of climate change and species invasions, range shifts increasingly gain attention bec...
As invasive species spread around the world, understanding the factors underlying invasion success h...
1. The current rate of species loss calls for immediate actions to preserve biodiversity and ecosyst...
Although poleward range expansions are commonly attributed to global change, a complex interaction o...
Although poleward range expansions are commonly attributed to global change, a complex interaction o...
Poleward range expansions are commonly attributed to global change, but could alternatively be drive...
Poleward range expansions are commonly attributed to global change, but could alternatively be drive...
Background Dispersal and reproduction are key life-history traits that jointly determine species' po...
Poleward range expansions are observed for an increasing number of species, which may be an effect o...
Poleward range expansions are observed for an increasing number of species, which may be an effect o...
Identifying the source population of alien species is important to assess the distribution and poten...
With ongoing global change, life is continuously forced to move to novel areas, which leads to dynam...
<p>A. Comparison of nucleotide diversity (~1.2 kb of the mitochondrial COI gene) for invasive popula...
Most spiders use venom to paralyze their prey and are commonly feared for their potential to cause i...
Abstract Local adaptation is particularly likely in invertebrate pests that typically have short gen...
In the context of climate change and species invasions, range shifts increasingly gain attention bec...
As invasive species spread around the world, understanding the factors underlying invasion success h...
1. The current rate of species loss calls for immediate actions to preserve biodiversity and ecosyst...