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 …

ABSTRACT A mechanistic understanding of seed movement and survival is important both
for the development of theoretical models of plant population dynamics, spatial spread, and …

Noise pollution is a novel, widespread environmental force that has recently been shown to
alter the behaviour and distribution of birds and other vertebrates, yet whether noise has …

This synthesis reviews current knowledge of pinyon and juniper ecosystems, in both
persistent and newly expanded woodlands, for managers, researchers, and the interested …

Scatter‐hoarding animals spread out cached seeds to reduce density‐dependent theft of
their food reserves. This behaviour could lead to directed dispersal into areas with lower …

Some species of animals provide directed dispersal of plant seeds by transporting them
nonrandomly to microsites where their chances of producing healthy seedlings are …

Conceptual gaps and imprecise terms and definitions may obscure the breadth of plant–
animal dispersal relationships involved in directed dispersal. The term 'directed'indicates …

Abstract Pines (n= 121 species) are important elements of forest ecosystems. They are
economically and ecologically valuable and are often at the center of efforts to manage …

The spatial distribution of dispersed seeds results from the combined action of the caching
strategies followed by different granivores. Hence, it is essential to study the factors that …

We quantified supply and establishment limitation as components of seedling recruitment for
five species common to the temperate forests of central Ontario. Establishment limitation was …