Most trees are dispersed by means of frugivores.If frugivore populations in an area declined because of disease, what would most likely happen to the tree species previously dispersed in this way?

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With a decline in frugivore populations, the primary agents for seed dispersal are significantly reduced. This means that seeds are less likely to be spread over a wide area, leading to the trees remaining concentrated near their parent plants. Other options like finding other means of dispersal or ceasing fruit and seed production are less immediate or direct consequences of reduced frugivore populations.

Most Trees Are Dispersed by Means of Frugivores