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Studying the natural partnerships occurring among and between plant and animal species

A University of Arizona evolutionary biologist talks about her study of mutualism. by Tony Perkins

AZSCI 5/9/2025 Mutualism hero University of Arizona evolutionary biologist Judith Bronstein is studying mutualism among and between plants and animals.
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Mutualism between plant and animal species.

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Arizona Science: Judith Bronstein

Scientists are studying the biological connections within and between species that benefit both. University of Arizona evolutionary biologist Judith Bronstein identifies examples of mutualism, ranging from bacterial organisms to plant pollinators.

Judith Bronstein spoke with Leslie Tolbert, Ph. D. Regents professor emerita in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona.

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