Inter-individual variability and conspecific densities: consequences for population regulation and range expansion.

The presence of conspecifics can strongly modulate the quality of a breeding site. Both positive and negative effects of conspecifics can act on the same individuals, with the final balance between its costs and benefits depending on individual characteristics. A particular case of inter-individual...

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Main Authors: Laura Cardador, Martina Carrete, Santi Mañosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/22479391/?tool=EBI