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Diversity and evolution of a trait mediating ant-plant interactions: insights from extrafloral nectaries in Senna (Leguminosae).

Annals of botany - 1 Jun 2013

Marazzi Brigitte, Conti Elena, Sanderson Michael J, McMahon Michelle M, Bronstein Judith L

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Plants display a wide range of traits that allow them to use animals for vital tasks. To attract and reward aggressive ants that protect developing leaves and flowers from consumers, many plants bear extrafloral nectaries (EFNs). EFNs are exceptionally diverse in morphology and locations on a plant. In this study the evolution of EFN diversity is explored by focusing on the legume genus...

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PMID: 23104672
DOI: 10.1093/aob/mcs226
PMCID: PMC3662506

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