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Differences in the fitness effects of traded resources shape traits and persistence in multi-mutualist communities.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2026
Agarwal Renuka, Curé Anne E, Segraves Kari A, Althoff David M
Abstract excerpt
Mutualistic interactions, where species reciprocally benefit from each other, are crucial for ecosystem stability and biodiversity. These interactions often involve species that experience different fitness effects for the traded resources or services. Because mutualisms rely on positive feedback between partners, such asymmetries can strongly influence evolutionary outcomes. Differences in fitness effects create...
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