Younger Dryas: Effects on Biota
Transport is a large factor on how
or if a species can survive colder temperatures. Ocean currents may spread
species over different areas and only those areas that are favored will
allow for the continued growth and habitat of the species. Winds can also
transport some things like spores or seeds, which may be dispersed to areas
favorable to the species or not. If blown past their germination limit
it may be distructive and may lead to death of the species, or it may extend
growth range of the species if taken into more temperate regions like away
from the advancing glacier.