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Experimental test of biotic resistance to an invasive herbivore provided by potential plant mutualists
Author(s): T. E. X. Miller, J. C. Legaspi and B. Legaspi
Month: Oct
Year: 2010
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Biological Invasions
Volume: 12
Issue: 10
Pages: 3563-3577
Article Topic(s): Disturbance
Research Setting(s): Field
Species Referenced: Opuntia stricta (Erect pricklypear),
Abstract
Assesses the relationship among Opuntia stricta cacti, the invasive Cactoblastis cactorum cactus-feeding moths, and ants attracted to the cacti by extra-floral nectar. In controlled experiments, the presence of ants increased the mortality of moths in some circumstances. However, in naturally-occurring populations, ants had little effect on moth survival and subsequently, plant growth.Suggested Citation
T. E. X. Miller, J. C. Legaspi and B. Legaspi. "Experimental test of biotic resistance to an invasive herbivore provided by potential plant mutualists." Biological Invasions 12.10 (2010): 3563-3577.Go back