Abstract:Species‐specific herbivores are hypothesized to maintain plant diversity by preventing the dominance of any one plant species. However, a large proportion of herbivores have wide host ranges, and these generalists could have similar effects on plant community composition if they exhibit differences in their host preference. Here, we coupled laboratory and field experiments to test whether a common forest‐understorey snail (Neohelix alleni), a generalist herbivore, has the potential to influence forest composit… Show more
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