Will our drying climate lead to the extinction of Perth's wetland fauna?

Strachan, S.R., Robson, B.J., Chester, E.T. and Chambers, J. (2016) Will our drying climate lead to the extinction of Perth's wetland fauna? 2016 Research Findings: Bulletin 5.08 Ecology, People & Environment .

Abstract

In Mediterranean climate regions like Perth, wetlands are often seasonal, and the fauna is adapted to annual wetland drying. However, with a drying climate, wetlands are drying out more frequently and/or for longer, yet so far they have retained their high biodiversity.

Item Type:	Others
Murdoch Affiliation(s):	School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
Publisher:	School of Veterinary & Life Sciences, Murdoch University
URI:	http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/40094

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