What do seedlings die from and what are the implications for evolution of seed size?

OikosVolume 106, Issue 1 p. 193-199 What do seedlings die from and what are the implications for evolution of seed size? Angela T. Moles, Angela T. Moles Dept of Biological Sciences, Macquarie Univ., NSW 2109, Australia ([email protected]).Search for more papers by this authorMark Westoby, Mark Westoby Dept of Biological Sciences, Macquarie Univ., NSW 2109, Australia ([email protected]).Search for more papers by this author Angela T. Moles, Angela T. Moles Dept of Biological Sciences, Macquarie Univ., NSW 2109, Australia ([email protected]).Search for more papers by this authorMark Westoby, Mark Westoby Dept of Biological Sciences, Macquarie Univ., NSW 2109, Australia ([email protected]).Search for more papers by this author First published: 17 May 2004 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0030-1299.2004.13101.xCitations: 227Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Aarssen, L. W. and Jordan, C. Y.. 2001. 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