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Does Invasive Mammal Exclusion Restore an Ecosystem Function Mediated by Invertebrates? [PDF]
Ecol EvolExcluding invasive mammals is key to protecting native biodiversity, but it is unclear if their removal also restores ecosystem functions, especially those provided by invertebrates, such as decomposition, pollination and herbivory. Fenced ecosanctuaries on mainland New Zealand, which exclude most introduced mammals except mice, offer a unique ...
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Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 2022 The objective of this study was to evaluate the composition of soil macrofauna over different periods after the harvest of Eucalyptus grandis to understand the ecological restoration process. Data collection was carried out in each climatic season by the
Daiane Luchetta Ronchi +3 more
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Land, 2022 Conventional agricultural in the Venezuelan Llanos has generated gradual soil degradation. Therefore, conservationist agriculture has been proposed. According to several works, this type of management favors soil macrofauna.
Jimmy A. Morales-Márquez +5 more
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SOIL MACROFAUNA ABUNDANCE AND DIVERSITY UNDER TREES WOODLOTS IN EASTERN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 2023 Background. Soil macrofauna are key components of agricultural processes due to their ability to enhance major soil functions such as nutrient cycling and organic matter decomposition.
Jean-Leon Mirembe Kataka +3 more
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Role of Soil Macrofauna in Phosphorus Cycling [PDF]
, 2010 Soil macrofauna (invertebrates larger than 2mm) live all or part of their life below ground. The activities of soil macroinvertebrates regulate soil organic matter transformations and nutrient dynamics to a significant extent. The role of earthworms and termites in soil phosphorus (P) cycling has been frequently studied, especially in tropical ...
Chapuis Lardy, Lydie +4 more
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Soil Fauna Alter the Relationship Between Plant Litter Diversity and Microbial Communities in Mixed Litter Decomposition. [PDF]
Ecol EvolThis study reveals a complex interplay among litter diversity, soil fauna, and microbial communities in subtropical forests. Soil fauna not only significantly affect microbial biomass and community composition, but also mitigate the negative effects of plant diversity on bacterial communities and reverse the associations between specific microbes and ...
Dou P, Lin D.
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Quantification of the inevitable: the influence of soil macrofauna on soil water movement in rehabilitated open-cut mined lands [PDF]
SOIL, 2016 Recolonisation of soil by macrofauna (especially ants, termites and earthworms) in rehabilitated open-cut mine sites is inevitable and, in terms of habitat restoration and function, typically of great value.
S. Arnold, E. R. Williams
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Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management, 2019 The role of tropical forests for maintaining environmental functions is decreasing due to the rapid changes to agricultural purposes. Agroforestry system is assumed to be an alternative system which reduces the negative impact of the conversion in term ...
Cahyo Prayogo +3 more
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Soil macrofauna research in ecosystems in Uganda [PDF]
African Journal of Ecology, 2007 AbstractSoil is a living entity, comprising an inseparable mixture of solid, liquid and gaseous phases, and diverse fauna and flora, the below ground biodiversity. The macrofauna consists of animals longer than 4 mm or wider than 2 mm, which are easily located by the naked eye and include arthropods, molluscs and earthworms.
M. J. N. Okwakol, M. B. Sekamatte
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Spatial Structure of Soil Macrofauna Diversity and Tree Canopy in Riparian Forest of Maroon River
مجله آب و خاک, 2017 Introduction: Sustainability and maintenance of riparian vegetation or restoring of degraded sites is critical to sustain inherent ecosystem function and values.
Ehsan Sayad +2 more
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