The giant tortoises and dodo birds that were driven to extinction on the Republic of Mauritius, a group of islands located southeast of the African continent, performed what important service for the now critically endangered tree species, Syzygium mamillatum? The giant tortoises and dodo birds provided nutrients to the Syzygium mamillatum trees. The giant tortoises and dodo birds facilitated seed dispersal for the Syzygium mamillatum trees. The giant tortoises and dodo birds pollinated flowers of the Syzygium mamillatum trees. The giant tortoises and dodo birds protected the Syzygium mamillatum trees from herbivory.
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