On a microscopic scale, protozoa and bacteria also consume prey organisms. They play an important role in maintaining population sizes in microbial communities, which promotes the diversity of ...

Because the environment is both dynamic and diverse, ecologists recognize that there is no single set of ecological attributes or strategies that make an organism "the best." All living ...

Amanda was an associate editor at The Scientist, where she oversaw the Scientist to Watch, Foundations, and Short Lit columns. When not editing, she produced original reporting for the magazine and ...