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Understanding biological control function and trophic interaction dynamics of an artificially released predatory bug by DNA metabarcoding

Insect Science, EarlyView.
This study investigated the dietary composition of Sycanus bifidus, a generalist predator of the assassin bug that is artificially released into citrus orchards, and uncovered its trophic structure across various pest species using metabarcoding‐based molecular gut content analysis.
Weidong Huang, Suyi Chen, Zihua Zhao, Chunyan Yang, Anxian Shi, Hu Li, Yuange Duan, Fan Song, Hailin Yang, Wanzhi Cai   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Differences in soil carbon fractions and microbial communities and their underlying mechanisms between assisted natural regeneration and plantation forests in subtropical China. [PDF]

PLoS One
Ding Z, Yang Z, Yang Y.
europepmc   +1 more source

The predatory behavior of ants: an impressive panoply of morphological adaptations

Insect Science, EarlyView.
This review focuses on predation in ants, showing the wide diversity of cases from solitary foraging to group hunting tactics, as well as the evolution of mandible shape frequently adapted to capture specific prey. Although most ants are generalist feeders, finding their sugary substances directly on plants or indirectly via sap‐sucking insects, some ...
Alain Dejean, Xim Cerdá, Jérôme Orivel, Frédéric Azémar, Alexander L. Wild, Bruno Corbara, Axel Touchard   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Large-Scale Forest Restoration Accompanied by Biodiversity Recovery in Costa Rica's Redistributive Payment for Ecosystem Service Program. [PDF]

Glob Chang Biol
Delgado GL, van den Hoogen J, Dent DH, Bradfer-Lawrence T, Werden LK, Cole R, Quesada CD, Fajarado JJ, Rodríguez AM, Solorzano EM, Chacón GN, Coto M, Perez IS, Vahlas L, Liang Y, Crowther TW.   +15 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Evaluation of the CO2 sequestration potential of afforestation projects and secondary forests in two different climate zones of South America [PDF]

, 2002
Benìtez-Ponce, P.C., Koning, F., de, Laclau, P., Lopez, M., Olschewski, R., Schlichter, T., Urquiza, M., de, Veldkamp, E.   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Chinese Pangolin Changes Local Vertebrate Assemblages and Contributes to Their Interspecific Interactions by Burrowing and Revisitation

Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.
In this study, we systematically analyzed the utilization patterns of Chinese pangolin burrows by sympatric species in Guangdong Province, China, including differences in species composition using burrow mounds and burrow tunnels. We found that repeated visits to burrows by Chinese pangolin promoted the use of burrows by sympatric species, suggesting ...
Song Sun, Ruirui Mao, Hongliang Dou, Haiyang Gao, Ying Wang, Yaqian Zhang, Fei Wu, Yuanwen Kuang, Zhishu Xiao, Yan Hua   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soil Nutrient Availability Drives Fungal Community Structure and Function During the Transformation of Eucalypt Plantations Logging Sites in Southern China. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
Xu Y, Wang Z, Huang R, Zhu W, Du A, Li C.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Effect of forest conversion on species diversity [PDF]

, 2006
Carnol, M, Degrave, F, Geudens, Guy, Verheyen, Kris   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Differences in Habitat Quality Drive Behavioral Contrasts in Two Family Groups of the Critically Endangered Hainan Gibbon (Nomascus hainanus)

Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.
Habitat quality variation drove distinct behavioral strategies: GC (resource‐rich group) behaviors were influenced by food availability, safety and stability, while GE (resource‐scarce group) behaviors relied more on topography, food, and nutrients. Seasonal behavioral flexibility was demonstrated, with food variables dominating in the dry season and ...
Shuai Liu, Dexu Zhang, Eric I. Ameca, Guangyu Wang, Chenglin Cai, Wenxing Long, Yuan Chen, Shrestha Anil   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source