Exaptation and vulnerability to introduced mammal herbivores on Balearic endemic flora
Aim Introduced mammal herbivores are predicted to negatively affect insular flora. However,
disentangling which particular traits (1) developed from exaptations and (2) are functional to …
disentangling which particular traits (1) developed from exaptations and (2) are functional to …
Impact of Non-native Mammalian Herbivores on Insular Plant Communities in the Canary and Balearic Islands
Biological invasions are a major cause of loss of biodiversity worldwide, particularly on
islands. Introduced mammalian herbivores are among the most threatening of all invasive …
islands. Introduced mammalian herbivores are among the most threatening of all invasive …
Endemic plant species are more palatable to introduced herbivores than non-endemics
Islands harbour a spectacular diversity and unique species composition. This uniqueness is
mainly a result of endemic species that have evolved in situ in the absence of mammal …
mainly a result of endemic species that have evolved in situ in the absence of mammal …
The Loss (and Gain) of Defensive Adaptations in Island Plants and Animals: A Comparative Review
Compositional differences between islands and continents had marked consequences for
the evolution of island life. Regardless of their taxonomic rank, many island species lost …
the evolution of island life. Regardless of their taxonomic rank, many island species lost …
A phylogenetically controlled test does not support the prediction of lower putative anti‐herbivore leaf traits for insular woody species
X Moreira, L Abdala‐Roberts… - Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Aim It is predicted that insular plant taxa have evolved reduced defences in response to
lower herbivore pressure on islands. However, the few studies testing this hypothesis have …
lower herbivore pressure on islands. However, the few studies testing this hypothesis have …
Threatened woody flora as an ecological indicator of large herbivore introductions
M Velamazán, A San Miguel, R Escribano… - Biodiversity and …, 2017 - Springer
Rewilding and translocations of large herbivores for conservation purposes have increased
in recent times, with numerous introductions inside and outside their native range. This study …
in recent times, with numerous introductions inside and outside their native range. This study …
A meta‐analysis of insularity effects on herbivory and plant defences
X Moreira, B Castagneyrol… - Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Plants on islands are often subjected to lower levels of herbivory relative to those found
at mainland sites. As a consequence, island plants are predicted to exhibit lower levels of …
at mainland sites. As a consequence, island plants are predicted to exhibit lower levels of …
Long-term effects of feral goats (Capra hircus) on Mediterranean island communities: results from whole island manipulations
ZS Gizicki, V Tamez, AP Galanopoulou, P Avramidis… - Biological …, 2018 - Springer
Islands exhibit disproportionally high biodiversity, however high levels of endemism and
simplified food webs make their communities susceptible to invasive species. Introduced …
simplified food webs make their communities susceptible to invasive species. Introduced …
Leaf Traits Linked to Herbivory in Lineages with Mediterranean-Macaronesian Distributions: Does an Island Syndrome in Plant Defence Exist?
C García-Verdugo, X Moreira… - Ecology and Evolution of …, 2024 - Springer
Island-mainland comparisons offer an excellent framework to improve our understanding
about phenotypic evolution, including particular plant traits associated with defence against …
about phenotypic evolution, including particular plant traits associated with defence against …
The forgotten fauna: native vertebrate seed predators on islands
JK Carpenter, JM Wilmshurst, KR McConkey… - Functional …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Human colonization of islands has resulted in the reduction or loss of many native species,
and the introduction of non‐native species, producing novel ecosystems. The impacts of …
and the introduction of non‐native species, producing novel ecosystems. The impacts of …