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Island and mainland pollination ecology of Centrosema virginianum and Opuntia stricta
Author(s): E. E. Spears
Month: Jun
Year: 1987
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Journal of Ecology
Volume: 75
Issue: 2
Pages: 351-362
Article Topic(s): Pollination
Research Setting(s): Coastal
Species Referenced: Opuntia stricta (Erect pricklypear),
Abstract
Compares pollination of Opuntia stricta on mainland and island beach communities in Florida. Pollen dispersal and number of seeds per fruit were lower on the far island than the near island. Pollinator limitation may be a selective force on island plant communities.Suggested Citation
E. E. Spears. "Island and mainland pollination ecology of Centrosema virginianum and Opuntia stricta." Journal of Ecology 75.2 (1987): 351-362.Go back