Jays, mice and oaks. Predation and dispersal of Quercus robur and Q. petraea in North-western Europe

摘要: This paper reviews the role of European jay [Garrulus glandarius] and wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) as predators dispersers Quercus robur Q. petraea in north-western Europe. The similarities differences hoarding behaviour between two species are presented, seed fate from moment acorns ripen on tree until shoot appears germinated is compared. impact both oak populations different habitats landscapes evaluated. Data a number field experiments that investigated effects structural characteristics habitat dispersal predation by rodents also presented.