The hidden complexity of multi‐species interactions |
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Authors: | Stephen H Roxburgh |
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Institution: | CSIRO Land and Water Flagship, GPO Box 1700, Canberra, ACT, Australia |
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Abstract: | In this issue of the Journal of Vegetation Science, Michalet et al. used species removal experiments to detect direct and indirect species interactions in a sub‐alpine grassland. They found evidence for competition, facilitation and a range of indirect interactions at the species level, but no measurable effects when aggregated at the community level. Their results raise fundamental questions regarding the role and importance of indirect interactions in structuring ecological communities. |
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