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long distance dispersal

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Definition

  • [Dries Adriaens] Long-distance dispersal is a crucial factor in the life-cycle of plants, especially in our modern,highly fragmented landscapes. Because natural herds of large animals have disappeared and grazingpractices have been abandoned, important potential vectors for seed dispersal over large distancesmay have been lost. In the context of the reestablishment of grazing management for natureconservation purposes, it is therefore important to gain insight in the ability of grazing animalsto act as seed dispersal vectors...

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  • LDD
  • long distance dispersals
  • long distance dispersers
  • long distance dispersing
  • long distance dispersion
  • long distance dispersive

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http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/msa0615

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