Antagonistic competition moderates virulence in Bacillus thuringiensis.
Classical models of the evolution of virulence predict that multiple infections should select for elevated virulence, if increased competitiveness arises from faster growth. However, diverse modes of parasite competition (resource-based, antagonism, immunity manipulation) can lead to adaptations wit...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Langue: | English |
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2011
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