Data files and R scripts from: Associations of dispersal traits with fecundity and clonal expansion among Japanese ant-dispersed sedges

Dispersal syndrome, a covariation of dispersal traits with other traits, is an important aspect of any organism because it provides clues for potential selection pressures or constraints imposed by other traits. In plants, fecundity and clonal expansion are the two least empirically explored reproductive traits in terms of their association with dispersal traits, despite theoretical predictions for their existence. This study examined the associations of two dispersal traits (elaiosome size, autochorous distance) with two reproductive traits (fecundity, clonal expansion) among 40 sedge species (Carex spp.) that disperse seeds through autochory through postfloral stalk bending and growth, followed by myrmecochory. Of the two dispersal traits, larger elaiosomes are known to result in longer dispersal distances through attraction of large ants, while longer autochorous distances are expected to reduce local seed clumping by facilitating an independent discovery of sibling seeds by ant work..., , # Associations of dispersal traits with fecundity and clonal expansion among Japanese ant-dispersed sedges

Dataset DOI: [10.5061/dryad.j0zpc86t1](10.5061/dryad.j0zpc86t1)

## Description of the data and file structure

Data on the two dispersal traits (elaiosome size, stalk length) and other traits (fecundity, clonal expansion, etc) of 40 *Carex* species were measured and averaged from images of herbarium specimens, books, and websites (when necessary, I got permissions to use the images). Digital photos taken in this study, used for the analysis of the correlation between stalk length and autochorous distance, were also included. Source of all images is listed in the supporting information of the published manuscript.

### Files and variables

#### File: Dispersal_syndrome_Carex_Dryad.csv

**Description:** A data file for comparative analyses (LM) on the association of dispersal traits with fecundity and clonal expansion. Empty cells denote missing values.

##### Variables

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