centercolonization
Centercolonization is a term used in theoretical biology and ecology to describe the process of co-evolution or symbiotic interaction between species where one species establishes a permanent association with its environment and becomes a central or dominant component of its ecosystem.
This concept was first introduced by microbiologist Stanley Falkow in the 1990s as a way to describe
Centercolonizers have been found to play key roles in a variety of ecosystems, including nutrient cycling and
The discovery of centercolonization opened new avenues of research in the field of microbiology, ecology, and