Changes in precipitation patterns influence natural selection at global scale

Changes in precipitation patterns influence natural selection at global scale 03/02/2017 02:00 PM EST What matters more for the evolution of plants and animals, precipitation or temperature? Scientists have found a surprising answer: rain and snow may play a more important role than how hot or cold it is. Rainfall and snowfall patterns are changing with climate variation, which likely plays a key role in shaping natural selection, according to results published today by an international team of researchers. Twenty scientists from the United States, Canada, Europe and ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=191171&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News and Discoveries item. Save   Follow NSF:    Save This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111