Stage-dependent biotic interactions may not be important for stochastic competitive dynamics with little variation in stage structure

Key Points

• This research investigates how stage-dependent biotic interactions influence competitive dynamics in ecological systems with low variations in stage structure.
• Analysis of ecological models
• Use of supplemental code and data
• Focus on biotic interactions and their impact on competition
• Biotic interactions showed little influence on competition dynamics
• Stochastic processes dominated the competitive outcomes
• Stage variations were minimal, reinforcing findings