The evolution of mutualisms: exploring the paths between conflict and cooperation

Mutualisms are of fundamental importance in all ecosystems but their very existence poses a series of challenging evolutionary questions. Recently, the application of molecular analyses combined with theoretical advances have transformed our understanding of many specific systems, thereby contributi...

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Published in:	Trends in ecology & evolution (Amsterdam) Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 49 - 53
Main Authors:	Herre, E.A., Knowlton, N., Mueller, U.G., Rehner, S.A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01-02-1999 Elsevier
Subjects:	Animal and plant ecology Animal, plant and microbial ecology Biological and medical sciences Biological evolution coevolution conflict of interest cooperation Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology General aspects Genetics of eukaryotes. Biological and molecular evolution molecular phylogeny mutualism scale symbiosis Synecology coevolution symbiosis molecular phylogeny Evolution scale Ecology conflict of interest mutualism cooperation Review Phylogeny Mutualism Ecosystem Biological evolution
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Summary:	Mutualisms are of fundamental importance in all ecosystems but their very existence poses a series of challenging evolutionary questions. Recently, the application of molecular analyses combined with theoretical advances have transformed our understanding of many specific systems, thereby contributing to the possibility of a more general understanding of the factors that influence mutualisms.
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ISSN:	0169-5347 1872-8383
DOI:	10.1016/S0169-5347(98)01529-8