Birds as a dispersal agent for Acacia cyclops

The aims of this study were to: 1) estimate the quantity of seeds taken by birds in relation to the seed production of A. cyclops; 2) determine any selective feeding preferences for A. cyclops seeds, using Cape Turtle doves (Streptopelia capicola); 3) estimate the calorific utilization by Cape Turtle doves of A. cyclops seeds; and finally, 4) assess any effects on the germination and viability of the A. cyclops seed which might result from its passage through bird gut.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Biological Sciences

Year dc:date.issued

1976

Author dc:creator

• Glyphis, John

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Siegfried, W Roy

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26498

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/26498