September 23, 2025The ISME JournalOpen Access

Structured interactions explain the absence of keystone species in synthetic microcosms

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The findings indicate that the removal of species rarely led to multiple extinctions, demonstrating community stability.
Key evidence shows that structured interspecies interactions enhance resilience, with consistent results across various environments.
An experimental setup using a generalized Lotka-Volterra model successfully reproduced the outcomes based on interaction patterns.
The research highlights the importance of understanding structured interactions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem function.

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Experimental analysis identifies crucial factors affecting keystone species in microcosms, suggesting community resilience.

Mizrahi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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