Competition for food and negative interspecific sexual interactions (reproductive interference) have been identified as major drivers of species exclusion. These interactions likely do not act independently, as they often involve the same actors and may be modulated by the same underlying traits. However, how they determine competitive dominance when acting in combination has not yet been studied. Here, we address this issue using two closely related species, the spider mites Tetranychus urticae and T. cinnabarinus . First, by measuring species interactions in small-scale experiments, we revealed that the strength and symmetry of reproductive interference between species changed in presence of food competition. Next, using a population mode...
In structured populations, competition for mates between closely related males, termed Local Mate Co...
The role of natural enemies in promoting coexistence of competing species has generated substantial ...
International audienceBoth sex allocation and sexual conflict can be modulated by spatial structure....
Reproductive interference is considered a strong ecological force, potentially leading to species ex...
When phylogenetically close, two competing species may reproductively interfere, and thereby affect ...
Reproductive interference is considered a strong ecological force, potentially leading to species ex...
Interspecific territoriality occurs when individuals of different species fight over space, and may ...
Interspecific territoriality occurs when individuals of different species fight over space, and may ...
When phylogenetically close, two competing species may reproductively interfere, and thereby affect ...
Competitive interaction between sister species can be affected by reproductive interference (RI) dep...
Interference competition can profoundly influence the outcome of species interactions and may lead t...
SummaryIn haplodiploids, females pass their genes on to all their offspring, whereas a male’s genes ...
Reproductive interference arises when individuals of one species engage in reproductive activities w...
International audienceIn haplodiploids, females pass their genes on to all their offspring, whereas ...
Abstract Background Reproductive interference can med...
In structured populations, competition for mates between closely related males, termed Local Mate Co...
The role of natural enemies in promoting coexistence of competing species has generated substantial ...
International audienceBoth sex allocation and sexual conflict can be modulated by spatial structure....
Reproductive interference is considered a strong ecological force, potentially leading to species ex...
When phylogenetically close, two competing species may reproductively interfere, and thereby affect ...
Reproductive interference is considered a strong ecological force, potentially leading to species ex...
Interspecific territoriality occurs when individuals of different species fight over space, and may ...
Interspecific territoriality occurs when individuals of different species fight over space, and may ...
When phylogenetically close, two competing species may reproductively interfere, and thereby affect ...
Competitive interaction between sister species can be affected by reproductive interference (RI) dep...
Interference competition can profoundly influence the outcome of species interactions and may lead t...
SummaryIn haplodiploids, females pass their genes on to all their offspring, whereas a male’s genes ...
Reproductive interference arises when individuals of one species engage in reproductive activities w...
International audienceIn haplodiploids, females pass their genes on to all their offspring, whereas ...
Abstract Background Reproductive interference can med...
In structured populations, competition for mates between closely related males, termed Local Mate Co...
The role of natural enemies in promoting coexistence of competing species has generated substantial ...
International audienceBoth sex allocation and sexual conflict can be modulated by spatial structure....