Pollination of Anthurium (Araceae) by derelomine flower weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Rev. biol. trop
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55(1): 269-277, Mar. 2007. ilus, tab
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-501475
ABSTRACT
Cyclanthura flower weevils (Coleoptera Curculionidae Derelomini) are identified for the first time as pollinators of multiple species of Anthurium (Araceae) in Costa Rica. The weevils are present on the inflorescences in small numbers during the pistillate and staminate phase of anthesis, and consume plant tissues and pollen. The individuals of one species of Cyclanthura can visit several Anthurium species within the same locality. They also engage in reproductive activities and are likely to oviposit into the flowers. The mating strategies suggest that sperm precedence selects males that are able to secure their position as the last partner prior to oviposition.
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Main subject:
Behavior, Animal
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Araceae
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Weevils
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Pollination
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
Central America
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Costa Rica
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. biol. trop
Journal subject:
Biology
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Tropical Medicine
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Puerto Rico
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Puerto Rico/PR
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