How plant mutualists shape biodiversity on islands vs. mainlands | Q&A with Dr. Camille Delavaux

Plant #biodiversity across the planet is often said to increase closer to the equator and decrease further away from it. But… is that always true?
In our new research led by Dr. Camille Delavaux we actually found that oceanic islands make an exception to the rule - due to the lack of plant mutualists on them. What does that mean? Watch the video above to find out more!
Find the paper on the topic here: www.nature.com/articles/s4158...
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Very interesting! I'm trying to restore plant diversity into an area of Aotearoa New Zealand that had been stripped of it's native flora, therefore the fauna as well. We're an island (or 4!) with incredibly different climates. Thank you for sharing your findings with us.

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You're welcome and that is amazing! And we really don't talk enough about how interconnected flora and fauna are (also part of our general research area). All the best for your restoration project!