| Assessing the impacts of climate change on the distribution of a native Mediterranean species L. monopetalum |
| Paper ID : 1061-ISCHU |
| Authors |
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Ahmed Rabeey Mahmoud * Faculty of science, Helwan university |
| Abstract |
| The threats of global climate change significantly influence and alter the ecological distribution of species. Accordingly, there is acceleration in the rate of species extinction or expansion. The Mediterranean region experiences a continued increase in air and sea surface temperature, as well as projected changes in rainfall pattern. The Mediterranean region is warming 20% faster than the global average. This study aimed to investigate the impacts of climate change on a native Mediterranean plant Limoniastrum monopetalum. MaxEnt model was used in predicting the impacts of climate change on the current and future distribution of the species. Results revealed that the distribution range of L. monopetalum will contract in the future. Most of the current known suitable areas for the species along the Mediterranean coast will either decline or disappear in the future. A conservation plans should be placed from now to protect and conserve this species and its current habitats. |
| Keywords |
| Keywords: Climate change; Limoniastrum monopetalum; Mediterranean coast; MaxEnt modelling; Conservation |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |