Insular communities are particularly vulnerable to anthropogenic extinctions and
introductions. Changes in composition of island frugivore communities may affect seed …

We provide an overview of the current state of knowledge of island frugivory and seed
dispersal and identify knowledge gaps that are important for fundamental research on—and …

In Hawaii, the plants P. albidus, P. forbesii, P. kauaiensis, and P. ruber are collectively
known as māmaki in ethnomedicine, where P. albidus predominates. Farmed māmaki is …

As the most remote archipelago in the world, the Hawaiian Islands are home to a highly
endemic and disharmonic biota that has fascinated biologists for centuries. Forests are the …

Animals can adjust their diet to maximize energy or nutritional intake. For example, birds
often target fruits that match their beak size because those fruits can be consumed more …

Ecosystems with a mix of native and introduced species are increasing globally as extinction
and introduction rates rise, resulting in novel species interactions. While species interactions …

The extinction and introduction of species can alter ecological processes owing to the loss
or gain of species roles. In vertebrate‐dependent seed dispersal, mutualisms between …

As human-caused extinctions and invasions accumulate across the planet, understanding
the processes governing ecological functions mediated by species interactions, and …

Despite representing a fraction of the global terrestrial surface area, oceanic islands are
disproportionately diverse in species, resulting from high rates of endemicity. Island plants …

Feedbacks within ecosystems can lead to internal reinforcement of the current state
providing ecosystem resilience. Often, multiple biotic interactions across trophic levels play a …