Biotic interactions modify the effects of oxygen on insect gigantism

摘要

To date, the discussion of insect size variation over geological time has typically been characterized by brief pause to consider biotic interactions followed by much focus on physiological mechanisms. By introducing data and modernrnmodeling, the work by Clapham and Karr (9) provides an innovative approach that integrates these seemingly contradictory perspectives. This approach is the hallmark of good science-the development of hypotheses that seamlessly integrate previously competing ideas.