Effective mutualism between sequentially flowering plant species

Authors: Waser, N. M.ORCID; Real, L. A.

Year: 1979

Journal: Nature, Vol. 281, pp. 670-672

Publisher: UNKNOWN

Keywords: BOTANY, MUTUALISM, RMBL

Abstract

Evidence is presented that effective mutualism occurs between two species which also compete for pollination and which act as mutualistic partners at the same time that their sequential flowering is maintained by competition.

Effective mutualism between sequentially flowering plant species

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