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Dew, J.L. (2005). Introduction: Frugivory, Phenology, and Rainforest Conservation. In: Dew, J.L., Boubli, J.P. (eds) Tropical Fruits and Frugivores. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3833-X_1
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