Why are Myrmecochorous Plants Limited to Fynbos (Macchia) Vegetation Types?

SYNOPSIS Myrmecochorous plants (plants with seeds dispersed by ants) are virtually absent from all non-fynbos vegetation types. In this study It IS shown that, contrary to previous findings, ants in non-fynbos vegetation types do find elaiosome bearing seed and bury them. The evolutionary implications for a co-evolved seed dispersal system are discussed.

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