Additional notes on the floral biology of neotropical Lecythidaceae |
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Authors: | Scott A. Mori Ghillean T. Prance Alan B. Bolten |
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Affiliation: | 1. The New York Botanical Garden, 10458, Bronx, NY 2. Department of Zoology, The University of Florida, 32611, Gainesville, FL
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Abstract: | Observations on the floral biology of seven species of New World Lecythidaceae, including the first report of bat pollination for neotropical members of the family, are presented. The shift from actinomorphic flowers with many stamens to zygomorphic flowers with fewer stamens and the concomitant change from pollen to nectar as the pollinator reward are discussed and related to the respective pollinators. Several mechanisms which operate to reduce competition for pollinators between sympatric species of the family are suggested. |
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