More or less? The effect of symbiont density in protective mutualisms
Symbionts can provide hosts with effective protection from natural enemies, but it can sometimes come at a cost. It is unclear to what extent the density of symbionts modulates the cost and benefits of conferred protection. Here, we use a meta-analysis of 103 effect sizes from a broad taxonomic rang...
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Language: | English |
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University of Chicago Press
2022
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