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Ants, Extrafloral Nectaries and Herbivory on the Passion Vine, Passiflora incarnata
Author(s): D. K. McLain
Year: 1983
Publication Type: Article
Journal: American Midland Naturalist
Volume: 110
Issue: 2
Pages: 433-439
Article Topic(s): Disturbance,Seed increase,Seed collecting
Research Setting(s): Old field
Species Referenced: Passiflora incarnata (Maypop),
Abstract
Investigates the relationship among extra-floral nectaries, ants, and herbivory on Passiflora incarnata. Plants with extrafloral nectaries removed attracted fewer ants, had increased herbivory, produced fewer fruits.Suggested Citation
D. K. McLain. "Ants, Extrafloral Nectaries and Herbivory on the Passion Vine, Passiflora incarnata." American Midland Naturalist 110.2 (1983): 433-439.Go back