Evidences that human disturbance simplify the ant fauna associated a Stachytarpheta glabra Cham. (Verbenaceae) compromising the benefits of ant-plant mutualism

Interaction among species, like ants and plants through extrafloral nectaries (EFNs), are important components of ecological communities’ evolution. However, the effect of human disturbance on such specific interactions and its ecological consequences is poorly understood. This study evaluated the o...

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Main Authors: BC. Barbosa, R. Fagundes, LF. Silva, JFV. Tofoli, AM. Santos, BYP. Imai, GG. Gomes, MM. Hermidorff, SP. Ribeiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Internacional de Ecologia
Series:Brazilian Journal of Biology
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