Mutualists construct the ecological conditions that trigger the transition from parasitism
The evolution of mutualism between hosts and initially parasitic symbionts represents a major transition in evolution. Although vertical transmission of symbionts during host reproduction and partner control both favour the stability of mutualism, these mechanisms require specifically evolved featur...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Peer Community In
2022-07-01
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Series: | Peer Community Journal |
Online Access: | https://peercommunityjournal.org/articles/10.24072/pcjournal.139/ |