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Nonconsumptive effects of a generalist ungulate herbivore drive decline of unpalatable forest herbs
Author(s): C. D. Heckel, N. A. Bourg, W. J. McShea and S. Kalisz
Month: Feb
Year: 2010
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Ecology
Volume: 91
Issue: 2
Pages: 319-326
Article Topic(s): Disturbance
Research Setting(s): Forest
Species Referenced: Arisaema triphyllum (Jack in the pulpit),
Abstract
Evaluates the effects of deer herbivory on understory species, include Arisaema triphyllum. This species was considered to be unpalatable to deer and hypothesized to increase based on reductions in co-occurring palatable species. However, in areas subjected deer browse, A. triphyllum plants were smaller and sex ratios became more male-biased. One potential mechanism is that soil quality and leaf litter depth are lower in areas where deer are browsing.Suggested Citation
C. D. Heckel, N. A. Bourg, W. J. McShea and S. Kalisz. "Nonconsumptive effects of a generalist ungulate herbivore drive decline of unpalatable forest herbs." Ecology 91.2 (2010): 319-326.Go back