Phenotypic variation and spatial structure of secondary chemistry in a natural population of a tropical tree species
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The spatial patterns of variation in leaf secondary chemistry of the tropical tree Quararibea asterolepsis, Pitt. (Bombacaceae) are studied in a natural population on Barro Colorado Island, Panama, and this background is used to discuss hypotheses of natural selection by herbivores. Quararibea plants collected from different sites had consistent differences in their chemical phenotypes.
Publication Name: Oikos
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0030-1299
Year: 2005
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First year demography of the foundation species, 'Ascophyllum nodosum', and its community implications
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The survivorship of 'Ascophyllum nodosum' from settled zygotes to 400 days in response to several factors is examined. The poor survivorship of the first year germlings accounts for the paucity of newly recruited juveniles often-observed in mature stands of 'Ascophyllum nodosum'.
Publication Name: Oikos
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0030-1299
Year: 2005
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