Table 1.
Predicted seed dispersal distances for the five Amazonian tree and liana species modelled in this study. These values apply only to seeds dispersed into suitable habitats (flooded forests and savannahs). The final column indicates seed loss to permanent bodies of water.
| species of seed | mean dispersal distance (m) | median dispersal distance (m) | 95th percentile (m) | maximum dispersal distance (m) | seeds deposited in inhospitable habitat (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. muricata | 422.3 | 146.8 | 1826.9 | 5412.7 | 8.5 |
| Cayaponia cruegeri | 337.3 | 107.4 | 1714.7 | 5363.9 | 9.2 |
| Cayaponia tubulosa | 552.5 | 205.3 | 2114.4 | 5486.2 | 7.8 |
| Cecropia latiloba | 380.7 | 125.6 | 1800.4 | 5436.0 | 9.2 |
| D. duckei | 341.4 | 114.6 | 1707.5 | 5494.8 | 9.0 |