Citation
Ecological novelty and the emergence of evolutionary traps
TL;DR
Rapid environmental change increases trap frequency
Extends evolutionary trap theory to understand how rapid environmental change creates traps. Distinguishes between traps caused by novel cues (new stimuli that trigger maladaptive responses) and novel resources (attractive but harmful resources). Directly applicable to business traps created by technological disruption or market shifts.
Key Findings from Robertson et al. (2013)
- Rapid environmental change increases trap frequency
- Organisms most vulnerable when facing entirely novel environmental features
- Understanding trap mechanisms can inform conservation and management strategies