Temporal uncertainty in fossil records can distort distributions and ecological niches during periods of climatic instability
André M. Bellvé, Val J. P. Syverson, Jessica L. Blois, Marta A. Jarzyna
The paper assesses how temporal uncertainty affects niche and distribution estimates of virtual species during climatic changes, finding robustness in stable environments but reduced accuracy during high variability.
bioRxiv · Mar 25, 2026 · PreprintEcology