Plant invasions - the role of mutualisms
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Many plant species introduced to an area outside their natural range become naturalized and may disrupt native communities, leading to a loss of biodiversity. Invasions are often facilitated by mutualisms involving animal mediated pollination and seed dispersal. A framework for understanding the significance of mutualisms in plant invasion ecology is provided.
Publication Name: Biological Reviews
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 1464-7931
Year: 2000
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Pollen and seed dispersal among dispersed plants
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A study of pollen and seed dispersal among dispersed plants is presented. As many plant species in the tropics are undergoing population decline and fragmentation, Allee effects on seed production are likely to become increasingly relevant to plant species conservation.
Publication Name: Biological Reviews
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 1464-7931
Year: 2005
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The role of frugivorous bats in tropical forest succession
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A study of frugivorous bats' role in tropical succession mainly in lowland rainforests is presented. Findings show that they are the most abundant seed-dispersing animals and play a crucial role in tropical succession in the New World tropics.
Publication Name: Biological Reviews
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 1464-7931
Year: 2007
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