Corolla Herbivory Pollination Success and Fruit Predation in Complex Flowers: An Experimental Study with Linaria lilacina (Scrophulariaceae)

摘要

Background and AimsHerbivory on floral structures has been postulated to influence the evolution of floral traits in some plant species, and may also be an important factor influencing the occurrence and outcome of subsequent biotic interactions related to floral display. In particular, corolla herbivory may affect structures differentially involved in flower selection by pollinators and fruit predators (specifically, those ovopositing in ovaries prior to fruit development); hence floral herbivores may influence the relationships between these mutualistic and antagonistic agents.