Half a century of thermal tolerance studies in springtails (Collembola): A review of metrics, spatial and temporal trends.

ABSTRACT: Global changes in soil surface temperatures are altering the abundances and distribution ranges of invertebrate species worldwide, including effects on soil microarthropods such as springtails (Collembola), which are vital for maintaining soil health and providing ecosystem services. Studies of thermal tolerance limits in soil invertebrates have the potential to provide information on demographic responses to climate change and guide assessments of possible impacts on the structure and functioning of ecosystems. Here, we review the state of knowledge of thermal tolerance limits in Collembola. Thermal tolerance metrics have diversified over time, which should be taken into account when conducting large-scale comparative studies. A temporal trend shows that the estimation of 'Critical Therma

SUBMITTER: Escribano-Alvarez P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9387465 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature