Fish Seed Dispersal Data for Two Riparian Plant Species Under Varying Activity Levels

Experimental data from a study testing how physical activity in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) alters seed dispersal estimates for two riparian plant species (Carex acuta and C. riparia). The dataset likely contains seed retrieval patterns, retention times, and germination outcomes for seeds subjected to three activity levels (basal metabolic rate, 2×BMR, and 3×BMR) over 15 hours. The research was conducted by Casper H. A. van Leeuwen of the University of Oslo and supports the locomotion-priority mode hypothesis.

Use Cases

• Modeling seed dispersal kernels based on seed retention times and activity levels described in the study.
• Analyzing the effect of gut passage on seed germination percentage and timing for Carex acuta.
• Comparing seed excretion patterns over time between low, medium, and high activity fish.
• Testing the locomotion-priority versus digestion-priority mode hypotheses in animal-mediated seed dispersal.

Strengths

• Data is derived from a controlled experiment with three defined activity levels (BMR, 2×BMR, 3×BMR).
• Includes results for two distinct riparian plant species (Carex acuta and C. riparia).
• Reports specific quantitative findings, such as a 22% reduction in germination for C. acuta and a 3.5-day germination delay.
• Experimental observations were conducted over a 15-hour period, providing a temporal profile.

Limitations

• Row count and specific column-level documentation are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Germination effects could only be fully tested for one of the two seed species (Carex acuta).

Provenance

Source

Casper H. A. van Leeuwen, University of Oslo, via paperswithcode.

Collection Method

Experimental study comparing seed dispersal potential under controlled activity levels.