5th International Symposium-Workshop on Frugivores and Seed Dispersal (1985-2010)
FSD 2010 - Kelly etal
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Consequence of the loss of large frugivores
Organizers : Dave Kelly (School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury dave.kelly(a)canterbury.ac.nz) et al.
Large frugivores are disproportionately affected by humans, whether from habitat loss or direct hunting. This means that there is greater pressure on dispersal mutualisms for large-fruited species which depend on larger frugivores. In this symposium we intend to look at the extent of losses of large frugivores in different parts of the world, and the consequences of this. Are fruits still being dispersed? Can new animals or smaller animals compensate? How likely is mutualism failure? Contributed papers on this topic are welcomed for inclusion in the symposium. See Hansen & Galetti 2009. The forgotten megafauna. Science 324: 42-43.
