Birds as a dispersal agent for Acacia cyclops
Bachelor Thesis
1976
Permanent link to this Item
Authors
Supervisors
Journal Title
Link to Journal
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Publisher
University of Cape Town
Department
Faculty
License
Series
Abstract
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.
Description
Reference:
Glyphis, J. 1976. Birds as a dispersal agent for Acacia cyclops. University of Cape Town.