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Cascading effects of contemporaneous defaunation on tropical forest communities.

Authors :
Kurten, Erin L.
Source :
Biological Conservation. Jul2013, Vol. 163, p22-32. 11p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Highlights: [•] Defaunation is associated with lower diversity. [•] Defaunation leads to lower seed dispersal, seed predation, and herbivory rates. [•] Potential for functional compensation among vertebrates appears limited. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00063207
Volume :
163
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Biological Conservation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
89302877
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2013.04.025