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Ubiquity of omnivores in natural ecosystems
1Ichinoseki National Technical College, Japan.
Bio Systems
|January 1, 1997
Abstract:
Evolutionary ubiquity of omnivores in natural food webs derives from the measurement dynamics of intra and inter trophic levels. It is recognized that inter-level communication for the maintenance of energy flow continuity takes longer than intra-level communication does. Although the collapse of food webs due to depletion of the lower levels is inevitable according to the measurement dynamics; participation of omnivores could extend the evolutionary durability of the food webs.