Ballistic dispersal uses force to launch seeds away from the parent plant. Active force happens when the seed pod dries out.

When native animals disappear and invasive or introduced species take their place, the entire seed-dispersal system is ...

Waterbirds play a pivotal role in the dispersal of plant seeds, thereby influencing the distribution, genetic connectivity, and composition of ecosystems across diverse habitats. Their dual seed ...

Jan. 13 (UPI) --As ecosystems warm or dry out because of climate change, plants and animals are being forced to move in search of friendly conditions. Animals can swim, scamper and fly, but plants are ...

When Surtsey erupted from the sea in 1963, it became a living experiment in how life begins anew. Decades later, scientists ...

Species interactions, both mutualistic and antagonistic, are widely recognized as providing important ecosystem services. Fruit-eating animals influence plant recruitment by increasing germination ...

When a toucan plucks fruit from a tree in the Amazon Rainforest, it’s doing more than just finding lunch. Moving to a new location and depositing seeds via its droppings could be crucial in addressing ...

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A recent study conducted by Yale School of the Environment researchers discovered that animals — particularly flightless mammals — are key players in the seed dispersal of trees in recovering tropical ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Aims: Zoochory is a prominent dispersal process in a wide range of plant species. However, the extent to which the trait composition of ...

The relationship between plants and insects gives a fascinating look into how they have both evolved alongside each other.