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Synergistic effects of the invasive Chinese tallow (Triadica sebifera) and climate change on aquatic amphibian survival.
Ecol Evol
November 2013
Department of Biology, Stephen F. Austin State University P.O. Box 13003, Nacogdoches, Texas, 75962, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Climate change and invasive species, particularly the Chinese tallow tree, pose significant threats to amphibian survival, yet their interactions remain understudied.
- Our research investigated how the timing of leaf fall from Chinese tallow and amphibian breeding influenced the survival of amphibian larvae in controlled aquatic environments.
- Results showed that warmer winters led to lower larval survival due to reduced oxygen levels caused by early decomposition of leaf litter, highlighting a concerning interaction between climate change and invasive species that could further endanger amphibians.