Conceptual Ecology: The Hydrothermal Boundary Framework: South Florida Winter/Dry-Season Warm Freshwater as Limitation on the Continental Spread of Semi-Aquatic Tropical Reptiles (SATRS)
Abstract
Prevailing projections suggest Burmese Pythons(Python bivittatus) to spread across the southern third of the continental United States by 2100. When contrasted with the established distribution of various tropical fish species to Deep South Florida, this long-standing geographic restriction indicates a strong environmental limiting factor, motivating investigation into constraints including Hydrothermal limitation on Semi-Aquatic Tropical Reptile Species (SATRS).
Fields of Study & Subjects
Turtle Biology and Conservation
Amphibian and Reptile Biology
Ichthyology and Marine Biology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 14 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint