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In the aftermath of fire, bluebird species boundaries may blur

Posted on 5 Sep, 2017 by Jeremy Yoder

One of the most clear-cut reasons that species evolve to fill different ecological niches is competition. Two otherwise similar species that use the same resources experience strong selection favoring the use of less-similar resources, if they have the option. The … Continue reading →

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