Journal of Ecology and Rural Environment ›› 2011, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (4): 1-6.doi:

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A Review of Impacts of Climate Change on Species

WU  Jun, XU  Hai-Gen, CHEN  Lian   

  1. Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences,Ministry of Environmental Protection
  • Received:2010-12-17 Online:2011-07-25 Published:2011-08-03
  • Contact: XU Hai-Gen Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences,Ministry of Environmental Protection E-mail:xhg@nies.org

Abstract: A review is presented of impacts of global climate change on species,indicating that climate change has led to changes in bio-phenophase and in geographical distribution of species as well,and accelerated extinction of species.Techniques for modeling impacts of climate change are analyzed for applicability and uncertainty of the models.Outlook is presented on future research in this aspect in light of the weaknesses of the present researches in China.

Key words: climate change, species, impact

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