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Title: Alien species affect the abundance and richness of native species in tropical forests: The role of adaptive strategies
Award ID(s):
1831952
PAR ID:
10384150
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Ecosphere
Volume:
13
Issue:
12
ISSN:
2150-8925
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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