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TRENDS IN MICROBIOLOGY
Volume 23, Issue 11, Pages 719-729Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.tim.2015.07.013
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- University of Groningen
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There has recently been a surge of literature examining microbial invasions into a variety of environments, These studies often include a component of biological diversity as a major factor determining an invader's fate, yet common results are rarely cross-compared. Since many studies only present a snapshot of the entire invasion process, a bird's eye view is required to piece together the entire continuum, which we find consists of introduction, establishment, spread, and impact phases. We further examine the patterns and mechanisms associated with invasion resistance and create a mechanistic synthesis governed by the species richness, species evenness, and resource availability of resident communities. We conclude by exploring the advantages of using a theoretical invasion framework across different fields.
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