High incidence of plant-animal mutualisms in the woody flora of the temperate forest of southern South America: biogeographical origin and present ecological significance

The flora of the temperate forest of southern South America highly depends on animals for pollination and seed dispersal. This resembles more tropical settings and distinguishes it from other temperate floras. This high mutualism-dependency seems paradoxical and potentially “anachronic” in view of...

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Main Authors: Marcelo A. Aizen, Cecilia Ezcurra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Asociación Argentina de Ecología 1998-12-01
Series:Ecología Austral
Online Access:https://ojs.ecologiaaustral.com.ar/index.php/Ecologia_Austral/article/view/1623