Randomized trial reveals diverse bird species and nocturnal lemurs as key mistletoe fruit dispersers in Madagascar's rainforest, suggesting ecological importance.
Key Points
To investigate the role of birds and lemurs in the dispersal of mistletoe seeds in Madagascar's rainforests.
Analyzed mistletoe fruit consumption by various bird species
Documented fruit removal by nocturnal lemurs
Conducted observations in southeastern Madagascar's forests.
Identified a diverse array of bird species consuming mistletoe fruits.
Noted that two nocturnal lemur species were the primary contributors to fruit removal.