The Labile Limits of Forbidden Interactions

摘要: Forbidden links are defined as pairwise interactions that prevented by the biological traits of species. We focus here on neglected importance intraspecific trait variation in forbidden link concept. show how variability at different spatiotemporal scales, and through ontogeny, reduces expected prevalence interactions. also highlight behavior can foster that, from traits, would be predicted to forbidden. therefore discuss drawbacks frameworks recently developed infer biotic using available data (mean values). Mispredictions have disproportionate effects inferences about community dynamics. Thus, we suggest including trait-based models them guide sampling real field for validation.