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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Jumping spiders (Salticidae) enhance the seed production of a plant with extrafloral nectaries

Author(s): S. Ruhren and S. N. Handel

Month: May
Year: 1999

Journal: Oecologia
Volume: 119
Issue: 2
Pages: 227-230

Article Topic(s): Disturbance,Seed increase,Seed collecting
Research Setting(s): Old field

Species Referenced: Chamaecrista nictitans (Sensitive partridge pea),

Abstract

Investigates the relationship between jumping spiders and seed production in Chamaecrista nictitans. Although jumping spiders fed on herbivores, ants, bees, and other spiders, jumping spiders also collected extrafloral nectar from C. nictitans. Chamaecrista nictitans plants with jumping spiders had higher seed set than those without.

Suggested Citation

S. Ruhren and S. N. Handel. "Jumping spiders (Salticidae) enhance the seed production of a plant with extrafloral nectaries." Oecologia 119.2 (1999): 227-230.

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ISSN: 0029-8549
DOI: 10.1007/s004420050780

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