According to researchers, the rapid melting of glaciers due to climate change is causing widespread habitat loss for the invertebrates that live in the cold meltwater rivers of the European Alps Species of invertebrates are expected to be limited to higher, colder habitats in the mountains, which
Invertebrates – a key role in ecosystems
Using glacier, landscape, and biodiversity mapping data collected across the Alps, scientists from across Europe simulated how key invertebrate populations across the mountain range are likely to change between now and 2100 because of climate change.would seek out colder conditions in the highest parts of the mountain range. In the future, these colder areas are also likely to be prioritized for skiing or tourism, or the development of hydropower plants.
The research, involving a collaboration between nine European research institutions, brought together data on invertebrate species distribution in the Alps, an area that covers more than 34,000 square kilometers, and mapped it alongside expected changes to glaciers and river flows.
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