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Intraspecific trait variation and trade-offs within and across populations of a toxic dinoflagellate.
Ecology letters - 1 Oct 2018
Brandenburg Karen M, Wohlrab Sylke, John Uwe, Kremp Anke, Jerney Jacqueline, Krock Bernd, Van de Waal Dedmer B
Abstract excerpt
Intraspecific trait diversity can promote the success of a species, as complementarity of functional traits within populations may enhance its competitive success and facilitates resilience to changing environmental conditions. Here, we experimentally determined the variation and relationships between traits in 15 strains of the toxic dinoflagellate Alexandrium ostenfeldii derived from two populations. Measured...
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