Riparian Ficus tree communities: The distribution and abundance of riparian fig trees in Northern Thailand

• Main Authors: Pothasin P., Compton S.G., Wangpakapattanawong P.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Public Library of Science 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84907903555&partnerID=40&md5=2a5e4968f8a65c84aae5b556ef160f22; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/37666
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Fig trees (Ficus) are often ecologically significant keystone species because they sustain populations of the many seed-dispersing animals that feed on their fruits. They are prominent components of riparian zones where they may also contribute to bank stability as well as supporting associated anim...