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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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Avian Seed Dispersal on Virginia Barrier Islands: Potential Influence on Vegetation Community Structure and Patch Dynamics

Author(s): S. A. Shiflett and D. R. Young

Month: Jul
Year: 2010

Publication Type: Article
Journal: American Midland Naturalist
Volume: 164
Issue: 1
Pages: 91-106

Article Topic(s): Seed collecting,Germination
Research Setting(s): Forest

Species Referenced: Callicarpa americana (American beautyberry ),

Abstract

Quantifies seed dispersal by birds on three barrier islands in Virginia. Callicarpa americana was one species appearing in spring counts that was not observed within 10 m of the study transects. This indicates the potential for long distance dispersal via birds in this species.

Suggested Citation

S. A. Shiflett and D. R. Young. "Avian Seed Dispersal on Virginia Barrier Islands: Potential Influence on Vegetation Community Structure and Patch Dynamics." American Midland Naturalist 164.1 (2010): 91-106.

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ISSN: 0003-0031
DOI: 10.1674/0003-0031-164.1.91

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