There is increasing evidence that the outcomes of mutualistic interactions between ants and
plants bearing extrafloral nectaries (EFNs) are context‐dependent. In particular, the total …

Urbanization is associated with numerous changes to the biotic and abiotic environments,
many of which lead to a loss of biodiversity. Some studies have documented increased …

Interactions among plants secreting extrafloral nectar (EFN) and arthropods, mainly ants,
have traditionally been considered as a classic example of mutualism. However, the net …

This work evaluated the effect of seasonality on ant-plant interaction in a Seasonally Dry
Tropical Forests, using as an ecological model the species Ipomoea carnea subs. fistulosa …

The presence of leaf-eating caterpillars is one of the most common concerns in oil palm
fields. Besides the use of insecticides, the growth of beneficial plants such as T. subulata …

Mutualismos, interações benéficas de exploração recíproca entre espécies, são bastante
comuns na natureza e participam de processos ecológicos críticos que operam nas mais …

Urbanization is associated with numerous changes to the biotic and abiotic environment,
many of which degrade biodiversity. For example, cities often have increased pollution …

Plantas apresentam uma ampla gama de mecanismos de defesa direta ou indireta contra o
ataque de herbívoros. Nos ambientes tropicais, muitas plantas mantêm associação com …

This work evaluated the effect of seasonality on ant-plant interaction in a Seasonally Dry
Tropical Forests, using as an ecological model the species Ipomoea carnea subs. fistulosa …