If you were studying the effects of climate change on the geographic ranges of species living in the mountains and your climate records showed that mean temperatures were increasing, which species would you be MOST concerned about from a conservation standpoint?

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A habitat specialist living at the highest elevations would have limited options for moving or adapting to the changing climate. They are already living at the edge of their tolerance range, and any increase in temperature would push them beyond what they can handle. This makes them most vulnerable to the consequences of climate change and in need of immediate conservation measures.

If You Were Studying the Effects of Climate Change on the Geographic