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The Role of Behavior in Responses to Anthropogenic Changes

Synopsis Environmental changes driven by human activities are exposing organisms to novel and increasingly variable selective pressures. Among many possible responses, behavior stands out as rapid and often reversible mechanisms by which individuals adjust to altered conditions. By shaping how organisms interact with their environments, behaviors can influence exposure to challenges, mediate interactions with other components of the phenotype, such as physiology, morphology, or life history, and ultimately affect ecological and evolutionary outcomes. Despite their potential importance, behavioral responses to anthropogenic changes are not as well integrated across systems and disciplines. Here, we synthesize current research drawn from discussions at a symposium focused on the role behavior plays in confronting a rapidly changing world. We integrate insights across taxa and …

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