Dispersal of aquatic and terrestrial organisms by waterbirds: A review of current knowledge and future priorities
We review progress in our understanding of the importance of waterbirds as dispersal
vectors of other organisms, and identify priorities for further research. Waterbirds are …
vectors of other organisms, and identify priorities for further research. Waterbirds are …
[HTML][HTML] Frugivory and seed dispersal by vertebrates in tropical and subtropical Asia: An update
RT Corlett - Global Ecology and Conservation, 2017 - Elsevier
Seed dispersal is a key process in plant communities and frugivory is very important in
vertebrate communities. This paper updates a review of frugivory and seed dispersal by …
vertebrate communities. This paper updates a review of frugivory and seed dispersal by …
The critical importance of Old World fruit bats for healthy ecosystems and economies
Despite extensive documentation of the ecological and economic importance of Old World
fruit bats (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae) and the many threats they face from humans, negative …
fruit bats (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae) and the many threats they face from humans, negative …
Plant dispersal syndromes are unreliable, especially for predicting zoochory and long‐distance dispersal
Plant dispersal syndromes are allocated based on diaspore morphology and used to predict
the dominant mechanisms of dispersal. Many authors assume that only angiosperms with …
the dominant mechanisms of dispersal. Many authors assume that only angiosperms with …
A seed dispersal effectiveness framework across the mutualism–antagonism continuum
Many angiosperms rely on vertebrates for seed dispersal via gut passage, an interaction that
has been traditionally classified as a mutualism. The seed dispersal effectiveness (SDE) …
has been traditionally classified as a mutualism. The seed dispersal effectiveness (SDE) …
Need to seed? Ecological, genetic, and evolutionary keys to seed-based wetland restoration
KM Kettenring, EE Tarsa - Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2020 - frontiersin.org
As we approach the Decade of Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030), there is renewed focus
on improving wetland restoration practices to reestablish the habitat and climate mitigation …
on improving wetland restoration practices to reestablish the habitat and climate mitigation …
Plants dispersed by a non‐frugivorous migrant change throughout the annual cycle
Aim Migratory waterfowl are important endozoochory vectors for a range of plants lacking
fleshy fruits. Our aim was to study the critical question of how endozoochory rates change …
fleshy fruits. Our aim was to study the critical question of how endozoochory rates change …
Seed dispersal by waterbirds: a mechanistic understanding by simulating avian digestion
Waterbirds disperse plant species via ingestion and egestion of seeds (endozoochory).
However, our understanding about the regulating effects of seed traits, underlying …
However, our understanding about the regulating effects of seed traits, underlying …
Migratory geese allow plants to disperse to cooler latitudes across the ocean
Aim How plants can disperse in response to global change is a critical question, yet major
knowledge gaps persist about long‐distance dispersal (LDD) mechanisms. We studied the …
knowledge gaps persist about long‐distance dispersal (LDD) mechanisms. We studied the …
Passive directed dispersal of plants by animals
Conceptual gaps and imprecise terms and definitions may obscure the breadth of plant–
animal dispersal relationships involved in directed dispersal. The term 'directed'indicates …
animal dispersal relationships involved in directed dispersal. The term 'directed'indicates …