Ant identity determines the fungi richness and composition of a myrmecochorous seed
T. V. Fernandes, O. L. Fernandes, I. J. M. T. Gomes, R. R. C. Solar, R. I. Campos
The paper investigates how ant species identity affects fungal richness and composition on myrmecochorous seeds, finding that Acromyrmex subterraneus increases fungal load while Atta sexdens does not reduce fungal richness.
bioRxiv · Oct 12, 2023 · PreprintEcology