Overcoming Obstacles: Perspective on How Mediterranean Oaks Defend Their Acorns from Insect Seed Predators

Insect pre-dispersal seed predators attack a large proportion of the acorn crops in oak forests worldwide. Oaks (<i>Quercus</i> spp.) have evolved several strategies, including physical barriers, chemical defenses (e.g., tannins), and/or phenological predator avoidance, to reduce infestation rates....

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Auteurs principaux:	David A. Oropesa-Olmedo, Enrique Andivia, Michał Reut, Pablo Cisneros, Raúl Bonal
Format:	Artigo
Langue:	Inglês
Publié:	MDPI AG 2025-09-01
Collection:	Insects
Sujets:	acorn weevils phenology <i>Quercus</i> tannins pre-dispersive predation
Accès en ligne:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/9/990
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