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Oxycoccos spp. (Cranberry) [Ericaceae] (observations are from Schorger and Ernst et al.; somtimes cranberry species are referred to as Vaccinium spp.; the species here refer to Oxycoccos microcarpon and Oxycoccos macrocarpon) Birds Columbidae: Ectopistes migratorius (Passenger Pigeon) [fruits occasionally used as a source of food] Sch1955 Turtles Emydidae: Clemmys guttata (Spotted Turtle) [feeds on the fruits] EBL1994 |
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