High temperature triggers latent variation among individuals: oviposition rate and probability for outbreaks.

It is anticipated that extreme population events, such as extinctions and outbreaks, will become more frequent as a consequence of climate change. To evaluate the increased probability of such events, it is crucial to understand the mechanisms involved. Variation between individuals in their respons...

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Main Authors: Christer Björkman, Oskar Kindvall, Solveig Höglund, Anna Lilja, Lars Bärring, Karin Eklund
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3029395?pdf=render