The ecology of seed dispersal by vertebrates has been investigated extensively over recent
decades, yet only limited research has been conducted on how suites of invasive plants and …

Dispersal syndromes and networks must be used cautiously in conserving and restoring
seed-dispersal processes. In many tropical forests most tree and shrub species require …

This advanced textbook is the first to explore the consequences of plant dispersal for
population and community dynamics, spatial patterns, and evolution. It successfully …

The use of stable isotopes to infer diet requires quantifying the relationship between diet and
tissues and, in particular, knowing of how quickly isotopes turnover in different tissues and …

Green turtles Chelonia mydas are endangered, long-lived marine reptiles that display an
ontogenetic shift in diet and habitat use during development. During their early life stage …

Background As global environmental change accelerates, biodiversity losses can disrupt
interspecific interactions. Extinctions of mutualist partners can create “widow” species, which …

Pioneer trees with fleshy fruits are typically planted in restoration projects to attract frugivores
as a mean to increase dispersal and accelerate forest regeneration. However, differences in …

Ethanol is a naturally occurring substance resulting from the fermentation by yeast of fruit
sugars. The association between yeasts and angiosperms dates to the Cretaceous, and …

Summary 1 Some of the most damaging invasive plants are dispersed by frugivores and this
is an area of emerging importance in weed management. It highlights the need for practical …

Nectarivory has evolved many times in birds: although best known in hummingbirds,
sunbirds and honeyeaters, it also occurs on an opportunistic basis in a varied assortment of …