Ant-colonized domatia on fruits of Mucuna interrupta (Leguminosae).
J Plant Res
; 117(4): 319-21, 2004 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-15232718
ABSTRACT
Domatia of myrmecophytes have been reported only in vegetative organs so far. In this paper, we report the first record of domatia formed on the legume surface of Mucuna interrupta. The domatium consists of 12-16 vertical lamellae which traverse the fruit surface obliquely to form long, narrow hollows, providing two ant species with a nest site.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Formigas
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Mucuna
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article