Ghost stories: moa, plant defences and evolution in New Zealand

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Title

Ghost stories: moa, plant defences and evolution in New Zealand

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National Library of New Zealand

Collection

Index New Zealand

Description

Critically examines the hypothesis that there are a large number of specific adaptations in New Zealand flora to browsing by the moa (large flightless birds). Discusses browsing birds in NZ and details related adaptations to avian browsing in the New Zealand flora, noting that generalised anti-herbivore adaptations are common. Examines life-cycle, nutrition, site distribution, geographic distribution and indicators of the 'absence of herbivores'. Sets out arguments against the 1989 experimen...

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Format

Journal

Date created

Apr 1993

Creator

McGlone, Matt, (Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, Lincoln) / Clarkson, Bruce D., Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, Rotorua)

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/21426745

Related subjects

Moa / Plants -- Adaptation / Plant defenses / Forest plants -- Effect of browsing on / Moas / Extinct birds

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