Seasonal Asynchrony

Seasonal asynchrony refers to the mismatch or timing difference between ecological events, like plant blooming or animal migrations, and the optimal environmental conditions they depend on, such as temperature or food availability. For example, if insects hatch too early or too late relative to when flowers bloom or birds arrive, it can disrupt food sources and breeding patterns. Climate change can exacerbate this mismatch by altering the timing of seasons differently for various species, potentially leading to ecological imbalances and affecting biodiversity and ecosystem stability.