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Chemical tradeoffs in seed dispersal: defensive metabolites in fruits deter consumption by mutualist bats
Whitehead, Susan; OBANDO, MARIA; BOWERS, M (Oikos, 2015-09-08)Although fleshy fruits function primarily to attract seed dispersers, many animal‐dispersed fruits contain potentially toxic secondary metabolites. These metabolites can provide defense against seed predators and pathogens, ...