The feathered partners of Copales and Cuajiotes: Birds and the Bursera seed dispersio
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https://doi.org/10.22201/codeic.16076079e.2020.v21n2.a5Keywords:
seed dispersion, Bursera, biological interactions, birdsAbstract
Copales and cuajiotes are trees, from the family Burseraceae and genus Bursera, whose center of species diversity is Mexico, being dominant species of the dry tropical forests. They have a high cultural, economic, and ecological value since they provide aromatic resins (incense), natural essences, and wood to produce crafts such as alebrijes, masks, and religious figures. Despite its importance, our knowledge on the biological relationships that exists between Bursera and their pollinators and seed dispersers is still limited. In this paper we discuss the relationship between birds and burseras, we focus on explaining how the seed dispersal process occurs, the importance of such process for their survival and the concrete actions that are needed for the conservation of this vital interaction.
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