Publication
 

Mammalian Frugivores With Different Foraging Behavior Can Show Similar Seed Dispersal Effectiveness

Frugivores with disparate foraging behavior are considered to vary in their seed dispersal effectiveness (SDE). Measured SDEs for gibbons and macaques for a 'primate-fruit' were comparable despite the different foraging and movement behavior of the primates. This could help facilitate fruit trait convergence in diverse fruit-frugivore networks.

Authors: 
Kim R. McConkey, Warren Y. Brockelman, & Chanpen Saralamba
Journal: 
Biotropica
Year: 
2014
Volume: 
46
Issue: 
6
Pages: 
647-651
DOI: 
10.1111/btp.12156
Site: 
Mo Singto