Effects of antagonistic coevolution on parasite-mediated host coexistence.
Parasites can promote diversity by mediating coexistence between a poorer and superior competitor, if the superior competitor is more susceptible to parasitism. However, hosts and parasites frequently undergo antagonistic coevolution. This process may result in the accumulation of pleiotropic fitnes...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Jezik: | English |
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2009
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