Functional Robustness Of Seed Dispersal By A Remnant Frugivore Population On A Defaunated Tropical Island

Martin Kastner,Henry S. Pollock,Julie A. Savidge,Evan C. Fricke,Haldre S. Rogers

BIOTROPICA（2021）

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Abstract

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.in Fino' CHamoru is available with online material.

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Aplonis opaca, frugivory, functional rescue, Guam, Mariana Islands, nucleation, restoration, zoochory

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