Granivorous rodents have been traditionally regarded as antagonistic seed predators.
Agoutis (Dasyprocta spp.), however, have also been recognized as mutualistic dispersers of …

Keystone species are organisms, usually animals of higher trophic levels, that have large
ecological impacts relative to their abundance. A recent extension of this concept recognizes …

Networks of mutualistic interactions between animals and plants are considered a pivotal
part of ecological communities. However, mutualistic networks are rarely studied from the …

Wild palms are among the most important plants in the Neotropics due to their wide
distribution, species richness and cultural relevance for humans. In addition to their …

This report continues our monographic analysis of mammalian diversity and Matses
ethnomammalogy in the Yavarí-Ucayali interfluvial region of northeastern Peru. Based …

Studies about seed dispersal and germination are important to understand patterns of plant
distribution and abundance, and help establish strategies for environmental conservation …

Seed dispersal by frugivorous mammals is crucial for plant reproduction, but anthropogenic
disturbances can disrupt this process. However, there is a lack of research on mammalian …

" Predation of seeds of the cycad Dioon edule Lindl. by Peromyscus mexicanus (Saussure,
1860) has been previously documented, demonstrating that the seeds' toxins are not …

Abstract The Colombian Orinoquia region is characterized by a high diversity of mammals,
which is associated with complex ecosystems that include large extensions of Neotropical …

Several features in the fruit of some neotropical trees likely evolved in response to the
interaction with the mammalian megafauna extinct in the late Pleistocene. However, few …