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

• Main Authors: Pothasin P., Compton S.G., Wangpakapattanawong P.
• 格式: Article
• 語言: English
• 出版: Public Library of Science 2014
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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...