A synthesis of animal‐mediated seed dispersal of palms reveals distinct biogeographical differences in species interactions

To synthesize published knowledge on palm–frugivore seed dispersal observations and to test whether broad‐scale differences in geographic coverage, diversity, composition and functional structure of plant–animal interactions emerge between biogeographical regions.

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