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Term Definition
Dysozoochorous A type of secondary seed dispersal in which some of the diaspores are carried away and intentionally buried or stored (cached) by scatter-hording animals such as agoutis ( spp.) while the other diaspores are eaten and digested, e.g., the dispersal of Brazil nut seeds by agoutis. Same as scatter-hoarding. Red-rumped agout removing seeds from a Brazil nut fruit. Painting by M. Rothman.