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Diversification and fruit evolution in eumalvoids (Malvaceae) by Areces-Berazain, Fabiola, Ackerman, James D.

“…Abstract Morphological innovations associated with more efficient seed dispersal have often been considered as drivers for the diversification of angiosperm…”
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Alien species affect the abundance and richness of native species in tropical forests: The role of adaptive strategies by Rojas‐Sandoval, Julissa, Ackerman, James D., Marcano‐Vega, Humfredo, Willig, Michael R.

“…Understanding the role of alien species in forest communities, and how native and alien species interact to shape the composition and structure of contemporary…”
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Ornamentals lead the way: global influences on plant invasions in the Caribbean by Rojas-Sandoval, Julissa, Ackerman, James D.

“…Understanding the historical factors associated with the invasion success of alien species in a region may help us to identify sources, vectors, and pathways…”
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Gut microbiota variation of a tropical oil-collecting bee species far exceeds that of the honeybee by Kardas, Elif, González-Rosario, Angie M, Giray, Tugrul, Ackerman, James D, Godoy-Vitorino, Filipa

“…Interest for bee microbiota has recently been rising, alleviating the gap in knowledge in regard to drivers of solitary bee gut microbiota. However, no study…”
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Variation in sexual reproduction in orchids and its evolutionary consequences: a spasmodic journey to diversification by Tremblay, R.L, Ackerman, J.D, Zimmerman, J.K, Calvo, R.N

“…The great taxonomic diversity of the Orchidaceae is often attributed to adaptive radiation for specific pollinators driven by selection for outcrossing…”
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Terrestrial orchids in a tropical forest: best sites for abundance differ from those for reproduction by Whitman, Melissa, Ackerman, James D

“…Suitable habitat for a species is often modeled by linking its distribution patterns with landscape characteristics. However, modeling the relationship between…”
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Determinants of orchid species diversity in world islands by Traxmandlová, Iva, Ackerman, James D., Tremblay, Raymond L., Roberts, David L., Štípková, Zuzana, Kindlmann, Pavel

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Best in the company of nearby males: female success in the threatened cycad, Zamia portoricensis by Lazcano-Lara, Julio C, Ackerman, James D

“…Variation in plant reproductive success is affected by ecological conditions including the proximity of potential mates. We address the hypothesis that spatial…”
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Widespread mycorrhizal specificity correlates to mycorrhizal function in the neotropical, epiphytic orchid Ionopsis utricularioides (Orchidaceae) by Otero, J. Tupac, Flanagan, Nicola S, Herre, E. Allen, Ackerman, James D, Bayman, Paul

“…Tropical orchids constitute the greater part of orchid diversity, but little is known about their obligate mycorrhizal relationships. The specificity of these…”
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Are deception-pollinated species more variable than those offering a reward? by Ackerman, James D., Cuevas, Ana A., Hof, David

“…In most pollination systems, animals transfer pollen among plants of a given species. Pollinator visitations do not come without cost, so plants usually offer…”
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Diversity and host specificity of endophytic Rhizoctonia-like fungi from tropical orchids by Tupac Otero, J, Ackerman, James D, Bayman, Paul

“…All orchids have an obligate relationship with mycorrhizal symbionts. Most orchid mycorrhizal fungi are classified in the form-genus Rhizoctonia. This group…”
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Differences in mycorrhizal preferences between two tropical orchids by OTERO, J. TUPAC, ACKERMAN, JAMES D., BAYMAN, PAUL

“…Orchids parasitize their mycorrhizal fungi and are dependent on them for seed germination. Controversy reigns over how specific the mycorrhizal association is…”
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Climate change will likely facilitate invasion of Asian orchid Eulophia graminea into new areas by Kolanowska, Marta, Rewicz, Agnieszka, Ackerman, James D.

“…Climate change plays an increasing role in the global biodiversity crisis. Alteration in local climatic conditions not only can negatively affect native…”
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Invasions of the bamboo orchid: performance variability on islands oceans apart by Ackerman, James D., Recart, Wilnelia, Soifer, Lydia, Falcón, Wilfredo, Baider, Cláudia

“…Traits associated with successful biological invasions across environmental gradients or geographical distances may vary depending on processes such as founder…”
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Biotic versus abiotic pollination in Oeceoclades maculata (Lindl.) Lindl. (Orchidaceae) by AGUIAR, JOÃO M.R.B.V, PANSARIN, LUDMILA M, ACKERMAN, JAMES D, PANSARIN, EMERSON R

“…Geographical variation in the reproductive biology of widespread species often occurs at their distributional boundaries. We sought to determine whether such…”
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Future changes in the distribution of two non-indigenous orchids and their acquired enemy in Puerto Rico by Foster, Evan A., Ackerman, James D.

“…Establishment of new populations is contingent on overcoming abiotic and biotic barriers. While this applies to all species, these hurdles are at the forefront…”
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Island biogeography of native and alien plant species: Contrasting drivers of diversity across the Lesser Antilles by Rojas-Sandoval, Julissa, Ackerman, James D., Tremblay, Raymond L.

“…Aim Understanding the factors driving the diversity of alien and native species on islands is crucial for predicting the spread of alien species and for…”
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Island Invasions by Introduced Honey Bees: What Can Be Expected for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean? by Ackerman, James D.

“…Apis species are a major component of pollinator faunas in their native and introduced habitats. A widespread concern is that non-native Apis mellifera may…”
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Temperature seasonality drives taxonomic and functional homogenization of tropical butterflies by Hulshof, Catherine M., Ackerman, James D., Franqui, Rosa A., Kawahara, Akito Y., Restrepo, Carla

“…Aim To better understand the potential impact of climate change on butterfly assemblages across a tropical island, we model the potential for taxonomic and…”
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Habitat affiliation of non-native plant species across their introduced ranges on Caribbean islands by Rojas-Sandoval, Julissa, Ackerman, James D., Dueñas, Manuel-Angel, Velez, Jeanine, Díaz-Soltero, Hilda

“…Investigating the ability of non-native species to establish and invade different habitats is one of the most important approaches in the analysis of…”
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