The role of insularity: Plants have few ornithophilous traits but are visited by morphologically more distinct hummingbirds in the Caribbean islands
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DOI: 10.1111/1365-2435.70068
Abstract: Functional traits determine interactions between plants and pollinators, and to increase pollination efficiency, many plants have evolved traits to attract specific pollinator groups. However, biogeographical setting may influence trait evolution and biotic interactions. For instance,… read more here.
Keywords: plant; morphologically distinct; ornithophilous traits; caribbean islands ... See more keywords
Effects of insularity on insect leaf herbivory and chemical defences in a Mediterranean oak species
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DOI: 10.1111/jbi.13589
Abstract: AIM: Research on plant–herbivore interactions has shown that islands typically have low abundances and diversity of herbivores because of barriers to dispersal, isolation and reduced land area. Islands commonly have lower levels of herbivory relative… read more here.
Keywords: insularity; plant; effects insularity; insularity effects ... See more keywords