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Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) [Myricaceae] (observations are from Martin et al. and Beal; Morella cerifera is a scientific synonym of this shrub) Birds Turdidae: Catharus guttatus (Hermit Thrush) [0.2% of bird stomachs contained fruits from this shrub] Be1915b; Vireonidae: Vireo griseus (White-eyed Vireo) [fruits comprise 2-5% of the diet in SE USA during fall & winter] MZN1951 |
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