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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Main Authors: Ledru, Léo, Garnier, Jimmy, Rhor, Matthias, Nous, Camille, Ibanez, Sébastien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Peer Community In 2022-07-01
Series:Peer Community Journal
Online Access:https://peercommunityjournal.org/articles/10.24072/pcjournal.139/