mutualistic networks

Read more about the article Identifying a successful invader in mutualistic communities
A mutualistic interaction between the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) and a flowering plant. The honey bee uses its proboscis to extract nectar and in doing so ensures the pollination of the flowers. (Photo credit: By Jon Sullivan via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Honeybee_apis_mellifera.jpg#/media/File:Honeybee_apis_mellifera.jpg)
2016 / News

Identifying a successful invader in mutualistic communities

A recent paper by former C·I·B student Dr Ony Minoarivelo and C·I·B core team member Prof Cang Hui explored the features of alien species and invaded ecosystems that may influence the success of alien species.

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19 September 2016
Read more about the article Mutualisms — fundamental mediators of biological invasions
Potential effects of biological invasions on different types of mutualisms compared with effects caused by other drivers of global change. Symbols: ∆ changes in; ↑ increases in; ↓ decreases in.
2014 / Highlighted papers

Mutualisms — fundamental mediators of biological invasions

Mutualisms are relationships between organisms of different species in which each individual benefits from the activity of the other. These relationships are hugely important in nature. Essential services provided by mutualists include pollination, seed dispersal and the constitution of global cycles of carbon and other nutrients.

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19 December 2014