Seed dispersal by neotropical birds: Emerging patterns and underlying processes

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Seed dispersal by neotropical birds: Emerging patterns and underlying processes
Publication Type Journal Article
Year of Publication 2012
Authors Karubian, Jordan, Browne Luke, Bosque Carlos, Carlo Tomas, Galetti Mauro, Loiselle Bette A., Blake John G., Cabrera Domingo, Durães Renata, Labecca Fábio M., Holbrook Kimberly M., Holland Richard, Jetz Walter, Kümmeth Franz, Olivo Jorge, Ottewell Kym, Papadakis Gianni, Rivas Gonzalo, Steiger Silke, Voirin Bryson, and Wikelski Martin
Journal ORNITOLOGIA NEOTROPICAL
Volume 23
Pagination 9-24
Abstract Seed dispersal by birds is thought to profoundly impact patterns of ecological and genetic diversity in many plant species. As such, a more refined understanding of avian seed dispersal dynamics in the Neotropics is a subject of intense interest for ecologists, evolutionary biologists, and conservation biologists. We provide an overview of emerging research themes and approaches in the field of seed dispersal by beotropical birds, followed by five detailed case studies of current work. The common theme uniting our research is …
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