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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Zeng, Xiao Min author Berdugo Vega, Miguel author Saez Sandino, Tadeo author Tao, Dongxue author Ren, Tingting author Zhou, Guiyao author Liu, Yu Rong author Terrer, Cesar author Reich, Peter B. author Delgado Baquerizo, Manuel author 2025-04 Studying the extent to which local temperature differences induce gradual versus abrupt shifts in montane biodiversity and ecosystem services across global environments is crucial for understanding their responses to global warming. Through a global synthesis of 290 elevation gradients, we found evidence for pervasive abrupt shifts in biodiversity and ecosystem services in response to local temperature variations along elevation gradients. We identified critical temperature thresholds that can trigger abrupt responses of montane biodiversity and ecosystem services to local temperature variations. Our work underscores the urgency of integrating local climatic variability into conservation strategies to safeguard these ecologically vital areas, particularly in regions likely to surpass the identified temperature thresholds in the future. Zeng X-M, Berdugo M, Saez-Sandino T, Tao D, Ren T, Zhou G, Liu Y-R, Terrer C, Reich PB, Delgado-Baquerizo M. Temperature thresholds induce abrupt shifts in biodiversity and ecosystem services in montane ecosystems worldwide. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 2025;122:e2413981122. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2413981122. 0027-8424 10.1073/pnas.2413981122 https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/120652 1091-6490 https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2413981122 https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2413981122 Temperature thresholds induce abrupt shifts in biodiversity and ecosystem services in montane ecosystems worldwide