Synzoochory: the ecological and evolutionary relevance of a dual interaction
Synzoochory is the dispersal of seeds by seed-caching animals. The animal partner in this
interaction plays a dual role, acting both as seed disperser and seed predator. We propose …
interaction plays a dual role, acting both as seed disperser and seed predator. We propose …
Intrinsic and extrinsic drivers of intraspecific variation in seed dispersal are diverse and pervasive
There is growing realization that intraspecific variation in seed dispersal can have important
ecological and evolutionary consequences. However, we do not have a good understanding …
ecological and evolutionary consequences. However, we do not have a good understanding …
Do benefits of seed dispersal and caching by scatterhoarders outweigh the costs of predation? An example with oaks and yellow‐necked mice
Numerous interactions between plants and animals vary in their outcome between
antagonism and mutualism. Interactions between plants and scatter‐hoarding animals …
antagonism and mutualism. Interactions between plants and scatter‐hoarding animals …
Scatterhoarder abundance and advantages of seed burial drive dynamics of a tree–rodent interaction
Theoretical models suggest that species abundance plays a crucial role in mutualism; high
densities can lead to overexploitation. Additionally, mutualistic benefits are expected to …
densities can lead to overexploitation. Additionally, mutualistic benefits are expected to …
Sowing forests: a synthesis of seed dispersal and predation by agoutis and their influence on plant communities
P Mittelman, CM Dracxler… - Biological …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Granivorous rodents have been traditionally regarded as antagonistic seed predators.
Agoutis (Dasyprocta spp.), however, have also been recognized as mutualistic dispersers of …
Agoutis (Dasyprocta spp.), however, have also been recognized as mutualistic dispersers of …
Effects of seed size and frugivory degree on dispersal by Neotropical frugivores
LF Fuzessy, C Janson, FAO Silveira - Acta Oecologica, 2018 - Elsevier
Large vertebrates are important elements of mutualistic interactions and provide positive
impacts on plant population and community dynamics. Despite the increasing interest on …
impacts on plant population and community dynamics. Despite the increasing interest on …
[HTML][HTML] Avian dispersal of an invasive oak is modulated by acorn traits and the presence of a native oak
Successful invasions of non-native plants often depend on establishing mutualistic
interactions with native organisms. Animal seed dispersers can greatly enhance the spread …
interactions with native organisms. Animal seed dispersers can greatly enhance the spread …
[HTML][HTML] High acorn diversity of the introduced Quercus rubra indicates its ability to spread efficiently in the new range
B Woziwoda, A Gręda, LE Frelich - Ecological Indicators, 2023 - Elsevier
The morphological traits of seeds have a fundamental meaning for spread and regeneration
of non-native zoochorous plants, as they determine the level of establishment success and …
of non-native zoochorous plants, as they determine the level of establishment success and …
Responses of seedling growth and survival to post‐germination cotyledon removal: An investigation among seven oak species
Rodents regularly rely on emerged epicotyls to locate and remove cotyledons still containing
valuable nutrients. However, the extent to which acorn characteristics influence tolerance to …
valuable nutrients. However, the extent to which acorn characteristics influence tolerance to …
Seed traits and rodent community interact to determine seed fate: evidence from both enclosure and field experiments
X Hou, B Zhang, MA Steele, N Han, T Feng… - Integrative …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Animal‐mediated seed dispersal is an important ecological process in which a strong
mutualism between animals and plants can arise. However, few studies have examined how …
mutualism between animals and plants can arise. However, few studies have examined how …