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Road to ruin? Urbanization increases herbivory in a tropical wildflower but does not lead to the evolution of chemical defence traits
2020-09-28
Abstract excerpt
Urbanization is associated with numerous changes to the biotic and abiotic environment, many of which degrade the environment and lead to a loss of biodiversity. Cities often have elevated pollution levels that harm wildlife; however, the increased concentration of some pollutants can fertilize urban plants, leading to corresponding positive effects on herbivore populations. Increases in herbivory rates may lead t...
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- Literature Corpus work
- 6352dc82-133e-5b99-a364-99f16f768141
- DOI
- 10.1101/2020.09.26.314765