Effect of herbivore deterrence by ants on the fruit set of an extrafloral nectary plant, Qualea multiflora (Vochysiaceae)

被引:103
作者
DelClaro, K
Berto, V
Reu, W
机构
[1] Departamento de Biociências, Univ. Federal de Uberlândia, CEP 38405-382, Uberlândia, MG
关键词
ant-plant mutualism; cerrado; extrafloral nectaries; fruit production; Qualea multiflora;
D O I
10.1017/S0266467400010142
中图分类号
Q14 [生态学(生物生态学)];
学科分类号
071012 ; 0713 ;
摘要
[No abstract available]
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页码:887 / 892
页数:6
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