Coevolution in multidimensional trait space favours escape from parasites and pathogens

R. Tucker Gilman (), Scott L. Nuismer and Dwueng-Chwuan Jhwueng ()
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R. Tucker Gilman: National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis
Scott L. Nuismer: University of Idaho

Nature, 2012, vol. 483, issue 7389, 328-330

Abstract: Although pathogens and parasites have short life cycles that let them evolve rapidly, victims can match or overcome exploiter evolution when coevolution involves multiple traits.

Date: 2012
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