Stage-dependent biotic interactions may not be important for stochastic competitive dynamics with little variation in stage structure
Jun Young Lee, Benjamin Wong Blonder, Courtenay A. Ray, Christina M. Hernández, Roberto Salguero‐Gómez
This study shows that stage-dependent interactions have limited impact on predictive accuracy of community models when stage structure is stable, even under strong stage dependence.
bioRxiv · Mar 13, 2026 · PreprintEcology