Plant-pollinator networks in the tropics: a review
Most tropical plants rely on animals for pollination, thus engaging in complex interaction
networks. Here, we present a global overview of pollination networks and point out research …
networks. Here, we present a global overview of pollination networks and point out research …
The evolution, ecology, and conservation of hummingbirds and their interactions with flowering plants
The ecological co‐dependency between plants and hummingbirds is a classic example of a
mutualistic interaction: hummingbirds rely on floral nectar to fuel their rapid metabolisms …
mutualistic interaction: hummingbirds rely on floral nectar to fuel their rapid metabolisms …
Temporal variation in plant–pollinator networks from seasonal tropical environments: higher specialization when resources are scarce
The temporal dynamics of plant phenology and pollinator abundance across seasons
should influence the structure of plant–pollinator interaction networks. Nevertheless, such …
should influence the structure of plant–pollinator interaction networks. Nevertheless, such …
Assessing ecological interactions in urban areas using citizen science data: Insights from hummingbird–plant meta-networks in a tropical megacity
OH Marín-Gómez, CR Flores… - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2022 - Elsevier
Urbanization is one of the most intensive threats to biodiversity worldwide. The rapid sprawl
of urban settings often comprises a drastic landscape transformation due to the replacement …
of urban settings often comprises a drastic landscape transformation due to the replacement …
Plant-hummingbird interaction networks in urban areas: Generalization and the importance of trees with specialized flowers as a nectar resource for pollinator …
PK Maruyama, C Bonizário, AP Marcon… - Biological …, 2019 - Elsevier
Cities harbour considerable biodiversity and there has been an increased concern about the
conservation of pollinators in urban environments. Here, we evaluated how urbanization …
conservation of pollinators in urban environments. Here, we evaluated how urbanization …
Global patterns of interaction specialization in bird–flower networks
Aim Among the world's three major nectar‐feeding bird taxa, hummingbirds are the most
phenotypically specialized for nectarivory, followed by sunbirds, while the honeyeaters are …
phenotypically specialized for nectarivory, followed by sunbirds, while the honeyeaters are …
Pollen analysis reveals the effects of uncovered interactions, pollen‐carrying structures, and pollinator sex on the structure of wild bee–plant networks
C Tourbez, C Gómez‐Martínez… - Insect …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Pollination networks are increasingly used to model the complexity of interactions between
pollinators and flowering plants in communities. Different methods exist to sample these …
pollinators and flowering plants in communities. Different methods exist to sample these …
Plant‐centred sampling estimates higher beta diversity of interactions than pollinator‐based sampling across habitats
CS Souza, PK Maruyama, KCBS Santos… - New …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
When describing plant–animal interaction networks, sampling can be performed using plant‐
or animal‐centred approaches. Despite known effects of sampling on network structure, how …
or animal‐centred approaches. Despite known effects of sampling on network structure, how …
Tropical urban areas support highly diverse plant-pollinator interactions: An assessment from Brazil
VT Nascimento, K Agostini, CS Souza… - Landscape and Urban …, 2020 - Elsevier
Urban areas contribute to conservation of pollinators, but we lack assessments from the
most biodiverse tropical regions in the world. We synthesized studies on urban plant …
most biodiverse tropical regions in the world. We synthesized studies on urban plant …
The topological differences between visitation and pollen transport networks: a comparison in species rich communities of the Himalaya–Hengduan Mountains
Pollination networks are usually constructed and assessed by direct field observations
which commonly assume that all flower visitors are true pollinators. However, this …
which commonly assume that all flower visitors are true pollinators. However, this …