Effects of phylogenetic associations on environmental and temporal niche partitioning among sympatric mammals
Mammals have evolved to occupy spatial and temporal niches in order to optimize resource utilization and minimize predation risk or competition. Subsequently, niche partitioning may be influenced by phylogenetic associations, which could have substantial consequences for ecosystem structure and func...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-02-01
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Series: | Basic and Applied Ecology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1439179123000816 |