Primate seed dispersal: Implications for conservation tactics

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5 pages

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.doc

Published date :

11/11/2008

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Table of Contents Primate seed dispersal: Implications for conservation tactics Table of Contents

 
  1. Abstract.
  2. Introduction.
  3. The plant/primate relationship.
  4. Intraspecies variation.
  5. Conservation & forest management.
  6. Discussion.
  7. Conclusion.

Abstract

Many frugivorous primates act in an important ecosystem role as seed dispersers for local flora. The importance of this relationship is apparent through the realization that there is variation in the species of plant seeds dispersed by primates and non-primates, with primates often serving as the primary diffusion method for certain species. The further complexity of this interaction is recognizable in the variation of seeds dispersed among different primate species within the same territory, and in intraspecies variation in seed dispersal behavior based on seasonal or cyclical conditions. The intricate dynamic of plant/primate interface has significant implications for conservation programs, as it suggests that simple emphasis on preserving basic taxonomic diversity may be a less effective method of assuring sustainability than an emphasis on preserving existing interspecies interactions.

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