Long-distance dispersal (LDD) beyond the range of a species is an important driver of
ecological and evolutionary patterns, but insufficient attention has been given to …

Frugivory, that is feeding on fruits, pulp or seeds by animals, is usually considered a
mutualism when interactions involve seed dispersal, and an antagonism when it results in …

Downsizing of animal communities due to defaunation is prevalent in many ecosystems. Yet,
we know little about its consequences for ecosystem functions such as seed dispersal. Here …

Species differ in their resource use and their interactions with other species and,
consequently, they fulfil different functional roles in ecological processes. Species with …

Seed dispersal by frugivorous animals is a key process for plant populations and
communities. When frugivores consume fruits, seeds are temporarily retained inside their …

Breeding seabirds challenge the concept of niche segregation among competing species
because similar competitors with comparable life histories can coexist in large multi‐species …

Habitat loss and fragmentation can affect seed dispersal by impacting seed dispersers'
habitat choices, behavior, and movement patterns. Here we studied seed dispersal by an …

Seed dispersal is a key component in a plant's life cycle, allowing the colonization of new
habitat and eventually enabling range shifts. For animal‐dispersed plants, the behaviour of …

Aim Climate change causes shifts in species ranges globally. Terrestrial plant species often
lag behind temperature shifts, and it is unclear to what extent animal‐dispersed plants can …

Animals are important vectors for transporting seeds, nutrients and microbes across
landscapes. However, models that quantify the magnitude of these ecosystem services …