Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6371185 Journal of Theoretical Biology 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We investigate the role of predators in biodiversity of the pathogens of prey. ► The study is based on principles of adaptive dynamics and evolutionary game theory. ► Predation on infected host can result in evolutionary branching of pathogens. ► Predator-mediated dimorphism occurs within large ranges of life-history traits.
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Predation on infected host promotes evolutionary branching of virulence and pathogens' biodiversity
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