Seed dispersal via amphibian vectors: passive transport of Bur-marigold, Bidens cernua, achenes by migrating salamanders, genus Amhystoma

1990/01/01 by Leslie A. Lowcock, Robert W. Murphy · 2 citations
Environmental Science · Medicine · #Achene #Amphibian #Amphibian and Reptile Biology #Biological dispersal #Biology #Botany #Ecology #Genus #Medicine

paper · pdf · doi:10.5962/p.356357

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Abstract

Salamanders of the genus Ambystoma, known to transport molluscs (e.g. the Pea Clam, Pisidium adamsi) during spring migrations, were found also to be active in the dispersal of a plant (the Bur-marigold, Bidens cernua).Because of the circumstances, the contribution made by terrestrial amphibians to the dispersal of this species may be significant.

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