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Urban waterfowl are important seed dispersers for native and alien plants

Researchers analyses the role of mallards and Canada geese in the dispersal of seeds of aquatic and terrestrial plants. This research reveals that, contrary to previously thought, plants that do not have long-distance dispersal mechanisms can reach other habitats via waterfowl.

Las especies exóticas presentan una ventaja competitiva durante la dispersión de semillas que realizan las aves acuáticas por endozoocoria

This new study underlines the important role of seed traits in the endozoochory potential of alien and native plant species, notably through their influence on retention time and germination.

Different waterfowl species eat (and disperse) different seeds, depending on where they feed

A study led by the Doñana Biological Station (EBD-CSIC) found that the first step in seed dispersal by waterfowl – seed ingestion – depends on seed availability in the waterfowl foraging habitats. Researchers found that the main gradient found to determine such interactions is related to soil moisture, in line with differences between waterfowl groups in their microhabitat preferences along the land-water continuum

Grey herons as vectors of plant seeds and aquatic invertebrates

Our findings showcase the potential of predatory waterbirds as vectors of plants and invertebrates, and how they may facilitate connectivity between freshwater and terrestrial habitats.

Gulls and storks contribute to the dispersal of exotic invertebrate species between ricefields and protected areas

Scientists from Doñana Biological Station – EBD-CSIC have studied the role of waterbirds in the dispersion of invertebrates between habitats. The study has taken place in seven sites in Andalucia with different degrees of anthropogenization: Doñana ricefields, Celtina and Punta Entina saltpans in Almeria, Fuente de Piedra lake in Malaga, and three landfills sites in Huelva, Sevilla, and Córdoba. This new study shows the capacity of waterbirds to disperse freshwater invertebrates,...
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