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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Main Authors: Fredrik Dalerum, Mario Cipollone, Fabrizio Cordischi, Antonio Di Croce, Doriana Ferri, Silvia Giovannini, Filippo La Civita, Antonio Monaco, Gabriella Paglione, Chiara Paniccia, Bruno Petriccione, Mario Romano, Irene Shivij, Jan Niklas Trei, Carlo Meloro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-02-01
Series:Basic and Applied Ecology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1439179123000816