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EVIDENCE for the widespread phenomenon of organismic interaction through chemicals released into the environment is summarized by Lucas1. One type of such interaction occurs between organisms of the same species. In tadpoles2, for example, the effect of such substances is to inhibit the growth of individuals exposed to sufficient concentrations. This mechanism tends to limit the number of individuals of a given species within an area and thereby also limits depletion of environmental resources.
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MAGUIRE, B. Auto-inhibition of Reproduction in Cura formanii (Turbellaria). Nature 194, 892–893 (1962). https://doi.org/10.1038/194892a0
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