Francis Merlo , Ramiro Aguilar , Ana A. Calviño , Ricardo Torres
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摘要
这项研究是在阿根廷中部的干查科进行的,目的是评估黑腿绢毛鼠(Chunga burmeisteri)的种子传播作用。我们收集了 42 份黑腿蛇(C. burmeisteri)的粪便,发现所有粪便中都含有至少三种木本植物的种子:algarrobo dulce (Neltuma flexuosa)、tintitaco (Strombocarpa torquata) 和 mistol (Sarcomphalus mistol)。我们能够比较在 C. burmeisteri 粪便中发现的种子的萌发率和对照组种子的萌发率,对照组种子没有发生内吸作用,只有 N. flexuosa 的种子发生了内吸作用。与对照组相比,被 C. burmeisteri 摄入的种子的发芽率略高。这项研究首次证明了 C. burmeisteri 是干查科森林中优势树种的种子传播者。这一发现令人惊讶,因为以前人们只知道 C. burmeisteri 有捕食行为。这些发现强调了进一步研究查科地区脊椎动物散播树木的必要性,因为像查科这样的干旱森林是全世界受威胁最严重的生态系统之一。
Black-legged seriema (Chunga burmeisteri): A new unsuspected tree disperser in the Dry Chaco
The study was conducted in the Dry Chaco of central Argentina, assessing the seed dispersal role of Black-legged seriemas (Chunga burmeisteri). We collected 42 faeces of C. burmeisteri and found that all of them contained seeds from at least three woody plant species: algarrobo dulce (Neltuma flexuosa), tintitaco (Strombocarpa torquata) and mistol (Sarcomphalus mistol). We were able to compare the germination rates of seeds found in the faeces of C. burmeisteri with control seeds that did not undergo endozoochory only for N. flexuosa. The percentage of germinated seeds was slightly higher in the seeds that were ingested by C. burmeisteri compared to the control group. This study provides the first evidence of C. burmeisteri ‘s role as a seed disperser for dominant trees in the Dry Chaco forest. The discovery is surprising because C. burmeisteri was previously known only for its predatory behaviour. These findings highlight the need for further research on tree dispersal by vertebrates in the Chaco region, considering that dry forests, like the Chaco, are among the most threatened ecosystems worldwide.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Arid Environments is an international journal publishing original scientific and technical research articles on physical, biological and cultural aspects of arid, semi-arid, and desert environments. As a forum of multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary dialogue it addresses research on all aspects of arid environments and their past, present and future use.