Melting glaciers in Alps threaten biodiversity of invertebrates, says study

Category : Biodiversity | Location : International  | Posted on 2023-05-05 06:48:53

Researchers focused on the mountain range of the Alps and collated data from 30 years of studies on the rate at which its glaciers are melting, and how that affects the area’s river flows over time. They homed in on how past changes affected the populations of 15 species of invertebrates such as midges and stoneflies that are specialised at living in those waters.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/may/04/melting-glaciers-in-alps-threaten-biodiversity-of-invertebrates-says-study