Seed predation by insects in three sympatric species of Copaifera L. (Fabaceae)

This study aimed to evaluate the predation rate on seeds and compare fruit length, width, and weight in Copaifera sabulicola J. Costa & L.P. Queiroz, Copaifera luetzelburgii Harms, and Copaifera depilis Dwyer, as well as identify the insects predating on seeds. For the analysis, 900 mature fruit...

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Main Authors: Isana Martins do Santos, Jorge Antonio Silva Costa, Cristiana Barros do Nascimento Costa, Daniela Cristina Calado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2015-03-01
Series:Biotemas
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Online Access:https://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/biotemas/article/view/34691