Contributors, vii
Preface, viii
Acknowledgements, ix
Geochronological Perspective, xii
Part 1 Introduction
1 Species interactions and the evolution of biodiversity, 3
Peter W. Price
2 The history of associations between plants and animals, 26
Conrad C. Labandeira
Part 2 Mostly Antagonisms
3 Plant–insect interactions in terrestrial ecosystems, 77
Sharon Y. Strauss and Arthur R. Zangerl
4 Mammalian herbivory in terrestrial environments, 107
Kjell Danell and Roger Bergström
5 Granivory, 132
Philip E. Hulme and Craig W. Benkman
Part 3 Mostly Mutualisms
6 Pollination by animals, 157
Olle Pellmyr
7 Seed dispersal by vertebrates, 185
Carlos M. Herrera
Part 4 Synthesis
8 Ant–plant interactions, 211
Andrew J. Beattie and Lesley Hughes
9 Plant–animal interactions: future directions, 236
John N. Thompson
Appendix: Supplementary information for Chapter 2, 248
References, 263
Index, 294
Colour plate falls between p. 84 and p. 85
Carlos M. Herrera is an evolutionary ecologist who has
worked mainly on plant-disperser and plant-pollinator interactions
in Mediterranean habitats of the Iberian Peninsula. Most of his
research centers on elucidating the relative significance of
ecological, historical and evolutionary determinants in shaping
current plant-animal interactions.
Olle Pellmyr is a revolutionary biologist whose research focuses on plant-animal interactions, with special emphasis on mutualism and co-evolution. Using phylogenetic and ecological approaches, he explores links between mircoevolutionary processes and microevolutionary patterns. A native of Sweden now residing in the USA, he has done field research in Europe, the Americas, Japan, Africa, and Melanesia.
"This text is designed for more senior undergraduate courses. As
such it is a useful summary of work which would find a ready
audience in ecology courses. The first chapters looking at fossils
and evolution should also be required reading in geological circles
as well. Finally, there is a great deal of information for the
ecology teacher. The trends in research, detailed examples of
interactions and the clear history mean that there is much that can
be gained from this text. It deserves a wide readership."
Dr Paul S Ganderton, TEGNews Book Review Editor, British Ecological
Society
"This book provides an excellent synthesis of the patterns and
processes underlying plant-animal interactions, with an emphasis on
the recent advances in this field of research...The introduction
and subsequent chapters dealing with the different levels of
interactions between animals and plants are well written and very
accessible. Although the book is intended for students in ecology
degrees, it will certainly be a valuable shelf reference for anyone
interested in plant-animal interactions." Carlos Lopez Vaamonde,
Bulletin of the Royal Entomological Society, April 2003
"...very appropriate for the intended audience. It is highly
recommmend for libraries that serve advanced undergraduate students
and beginning graduate students interested in plant-animal
interactions or evolution." E-Streams, vol 6, no 1, January
2003
"...superb collection of essays...highly recommended." Choice,
April 2003
"...thorough coverage, balanced approach emphasizing multispecies
interactions, and well conceived future directions. This book is
likely to guide the development of research projects by students
who will be the next generation to study plant-animal
interactions." Ecology, March 2003
".... provides a thorough synopsis for anyone interested in
plant-animal interactions ...summarizes recent developments in this
exciting field and points to important questions that need to be
addressed in the future... it is a useful basis for undergraduate
and graudate courses and thanks to the numerous references it
directs the way for those who want to learn more about specific
topics in the field of plant-animal interactions." Jurg
Schonenberger, Plant Evolution, Vol 239, September 2003
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