Seeing through the static: the temporal dimension of plant–animal mutualistic interactions
Most studies of plant–animal mutualistic networks have come from a temporally static
perspective. This approach has revealed general patterns in network structure, but limits our …
perspective. This approach has revealed general patterns in network structure, but limits our …
Loss and gains in ant–plant interactions mediated by extrafloral nectar: fidelity, cheats, and lies
K Del-Claro, V Rico-Gray, HM Torezan-Silingardi… - Insectes Sociaux, 2016 - Springer
All mutualistic plant–animal interactions are mediated by costs and benefits in relationships
where resources (from plants) are exchanged by services (from animals). The most common …
where resources (from plants) are exchanged by services (from animals). The most common …
Climate seasonality drives ant–plant–herbivore interactions via plant phenology in an extrafloral nectary‐bearing plant community
Interactions between ants and plants bearing extrafloral nectaries (EFNs) are among the
most common mutualisms in Neotropical regions. Plants secrete extrafloral nectar, a …
most common mutualisms in Neotropical regions. Plants secrete extrafloral nectar, a …
Differences among ant species in plant protection are related to production of extrafloral nectar and degree of leaf herbivory
Many studies assume that all ant species collecting extrafloral nectar defend plants against
herbivores, although ant–plant interactions are facultative, generalized and have variable …
herbivores, although ant–plant interactions are facultative, generalized and have variable …
Latitudinal variation in herbivory: hemispheric asymmetries and the role of climatic drivers
S Zhang, Y Zhang, K Ma - Journal of Ecology, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
In the past, it was widely accepted that herbivory decreased with latitude. However, several
empirical studies have failed to support this hypothesis, leading to strong debate. In addition …
empirical studies have failed to support this hypothesis, leading to strong debate. In addition …
Optimal defense theory in an ant–plant mutualism: extrafloral nectar as an induced defence is maximized in the most valuable plant structures
Plants allocate defences in order to decrease costs and maximize benefits against
herbivores. The Optimal Defense Theory (ODT) predicts that continuously expressed (ie …
herbivores. The Optimal Defense Theory (ODT) predicts that continuously expressed (ie …
Climate changes affecting biotic interactions, phenology, and reproductive success in a savanna community over a 10-year period
AA Vilela, VTS Del Claro… - Arthropod-plant …, 2018 - Springer
Climatic parameters are able to influence the timing of phenological events affecting the
degree of synchrony among plant species, their interactions, and reproductive success …
degree of synchrony among plant species, their interactions, and reproductive success …
Variation in extrafloral nectary productivity influences the ant foraging
Extrafloral nectar is the main food source offered by plants to predatory ants in most land
environments. Although many studies have demonstrated the importance of extrafloral …
environments. Although many studies have demonstrated the importance of extrafloral …
Cerrado vegetation types determine how land use impacts ant biodiversity
ACM de Queiroz, AM Rabello, DL Braga… - Biodiversity and …, 2020 - Springer
The simplification of native habitats leads to biodiversity decline in tropical terrestrial
ecosystems. We evaluated how conversion of three types of native Cerrado vegetation …
ecosystems. We evaluated how conversion of three types of native Cerrado vegetation …
Effects of dominant ant species on ant community structure and ant–hemipteran interactions
Ants often interact aggressively for resources (eg nest sites and food) with members of their
own or another species. In these competitive interactions, dominant ant species exert a …
own or another species. In these competitive interactions, dominant ant species exert a …