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Functional robustness of seed dispersal by a remnant frugivore population on a defaunated tropical island
Author(s) -
Kastner Martin,
Pollock Henry S.,
Savidge Julie A.,
Fricke Evan C.,
Rogers Haldre S.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
biotropica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.813
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1744-7429
pISSN - 0006-3606
DOI - 10.1111/btp.12926
Subject(s) - frugivore , seed dispersal , population , ecology , biology , biological dispersal , seedling , species richness , geography , habitat , botany , demography , sociology
We surveyed zoochorous seedlings at an urbanized site on Guam with a remnant population of frugivores, and an otherwise similar site lacking all frugivores. Both seedling richness and abundance were much higher at the site with frugivores, providing hope that small populations can retain or restore ecological function. Abstract in Fino' CHamoru is available with online material.