Torpor and hibernation are powerful strategies enabling animals to survive periods of low
resource availability. The state of torpor results from an active and drastic reduction of an …

The arboreal marsupial monito del monte (genus Dromiciops, with two recognized species)
is a paradigmatic mammal. It is the sole living representative of the order Microbiotheria, the …

Seed dispersal by vertebrate animals is critical for the establishment of fleshy‐fruited plant
species. In regions with impoverished faunas, such as the Patagonian temperate forest, the …

New World marsupials have a striking diversity of activity patterns. Until now, knowledge on
diel activity was normally granted by means of simple classifications, like diurnal or …

Until a few years ago, the “monito del monte”(Dromiciops gliroides) was considered the sole
surviving species of Microbiotheria, the sister group of Australidelphia (Australian …

During the past 60 years, mammalian hibernation (ie, seasonal torpor) has been interpreted
as a physiological adaptation for energy economy. However, direct field comparisons of …

Most flowering plants depend on biotic pollination and seed dispersal for reproductive
success. Pollination and seed dispersal are generalized mutualistic interactions, in which …

The discovery of living representatives of extinct groups previously known only as fossil
remnants is interesting for several reasons. Darwin called them ''living fossils''(''these …

Mistletoes are a relatively diverse group of flowering plants that have developed a parasitic
strategy (Watson, 2004). Unlike most plants, mistletoes are rooted not in the ground but in …

Spatial and temporal heterogeneity can affect animal activity patterns under environmental
conditions that fluctuate over time and space. The activity timing and habitat structure are …