Exploring fungus-plant N transfer in a tripartite ant–plant–fungi mutualism
This study provides insight into the possibly important nutritional aspects and tradeoffs involved in myrmecophyte–ant mutualisms.
Tag: mutualism
Persecuted fruit bat may be key to Durian’s survival in Asia
The fruit bat has been persecuted due to the belief it destroyed crops of Durian. Now critically endangered, it seems that it is a key pollinator for the fruit tree.
Rhizobial communities do not explain differential invasiveness of Australian acacias
The lachrymatory tale of the barnacle and the bacterium
For Valentine’s Day Nigel Chaffey finds a tale of an unlikely couple who have set up home together, though it ends in tears.
Long-tongued hawkmoths form a pollination niche
The study highlights the value of a niche perspective for understanding the geographical context and functional significance of floral traits.
So that’s what bears do in the woods!
Through plant–animal interaction, black bears have been shown to help growth and reproduction of yellow rabbitbrush, by feeding on ants.
A mutualistic endophyte alters the niche dimensions of its host plant
Better together…
A study shows coral polyps actively generate micro-currents and eddies to promote nutrient inflow and exchange of materials using externally located cilia.
One plus one does not always make two, when plants add up costs and benefits
Why is one orchid so happy to cater for ants?
Fleshy peduncles are very tasty
The Chinese raisin tree is adapted to achieve mammal endozoochory, with viable seeds found in the faeces of bears and martens.
