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Seed size and plant growth form as factors in disperal spectra.

Authors :
Westoby, M.
Rice, B.
Source :
Ecology. Aug90, Vol. 71 Issue 4, p1307. 9p. 4 Charts, 5 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Tested the hypothesis that the difference in the dispersal of seeds over infertile-soil sites and fertile ones could be interpreted as a secondary correlate of seed size or of growth form. Forms of dispersal, including ants and fleshy fruits adapted for dispersal by vertebrates; Species with smaller seed mass; Methods of the study; Results; Discussion.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ECOLOGY

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00129658
Volume :
71
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9110212240
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/1938268