A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Disturbance-generated niche-segregation in a structured metapopulation model
Authors: Parvinen K, Meszena G
Publisher: EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY LTD
Publication year: 2009
Journal: Evolutionary Ecology Research
Journal name in source: EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY RESEARCH
Journal acronym: EVOL ECOL RES
Volume: 11
Issue: 4
First page : 651
Last page: 666
Number of pages: 16
ISSN: 1522-0613
Abstract
Conclusions: The usual niche theoretical picture of decreased competition with increased differentiation applies. The patch age is the proper niche axis. Niche differentiation along this axis is the requirement of co-existence. Constraints of co-existence are overlooked in patch occupancy models.
Conclusions: The usual niche theoretical picture of decreased competition with increased differentiation applies. The patch age is the proper niche axis. Niche differentiation along this axis is the requirement of co-existence. Constraints of co-existence are overlooked in patch occupancy models.
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