Phenological Mismatch
What Phenological Mismatch means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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When the timing of interacting seasonal events (like leaf emergence and insect hatching) fall out of sync due to climate change.
When the timing of interacting species' life cycles go out of sync, often due to climate change.
Topics that use Phenological Mismatch
- Deciduous woodland ecosystems provide a range of goods and services, some of which are under threat (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Deciduous woodlands show a range of distinguishing features (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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