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Functional and Taxonomic Structuring of Ground‐Dwelling Spider Communities Under the Combined Effects of the Environment and Metal Contamination

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 8, August 2026.
Through a field study along a metal contamination gradient, we propose a combined application of taxonomic and functional approaches to study the impacts of contamination on polyphagous predators, spiders. We have demonstrated a significant impact of metal contamination on spider communities, although it operates among a set of variables (e.g ...
Aliénor Duval, Vincent Laderriere, Margot Jans, Jonathan Bouquerel, Philippe Usseglio‐Polatera, Aurélie Cebron, Florence Maunoury‐Danger   +6 more
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Coprophagy in detritivores: methodological design for feeding studies in terrestrial isopods (Crustacea, Isopoda, Oniscidea)

Nauplius
Isopods consume feces in laboratory conditions. We investigated the effects of coprophagy on food consumption and assimilation and on isopod biomass to determine the best methodological design for feeding performance experiments. We used three species of
Pedro Henrique Pezzi, Paula Beatriz Araujo, Camila Timm Wood   +2 more
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Nest boxes as microhabitats supporting diverse arthropod communities

Ecological Entomology, Volume 51, Issue 4, Page 832-837, August 2026.
Diverse Micro‐Habitats: Nest boxes supported 3634 arthropods from 82 families, highlighting their significant conservation value as artificial micro‐habitats for diverse invertebrate communities beyond their primary use for birds. Occupancy Boosts Diversity: Occupied nests exhibited significantly higher arthropod richness, abundance and Shannon ...
Ailsa M. Miller, Robert J. Harris, Julia Casperd, Ben J. Clunie   +3 more
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The record of Epactophanes richardi Mrázek, 1893 (Harpacticoida: Canthocamptidae) in soil of the Russian Far-Eastern forest

Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity, 2022
The article represents the discovery of Epactophanes richardi Mrázek, 1893 (Harpacticoida, Canthocamptidae) in the uppermost layer of forest soil of the Russian Far East.
Ivan Marin, Dayana Sharafutdinova, Tamara Mukhina, Alexey Chernyshev, Aleksandr Novikov   +4 more
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Here Comes the Heat: Urban Warming Increases Abundance but Compromises Fitness in the Common Woodlouse

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 7, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Urbanisation and urban heat frequently co‐occur, and climate change is expected to amplify these effects, yet their consequences for population dynamics and life‐history traits remain unclear. Using the common woodlouse Armadillidium vulgare, a widespread decomposer and urban indicator species, we combined fine‐scale field surveys with ...
Axel Jame, Mohamed Said Ramdani, Marina Querejeta, Élie Morin, Louis Pailler, Hélène Paulhac, Yvonnick Guinard, Thibaut Preux, Romain Michenaud, Jean‐Louis Yengue, Dominique Royoux, Thomas Rodier, Nicolas Bech, Sophie Beltran‐Bech   +13 more
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Insects and Survival: A Review of Primary and Secondary Defense Strategies

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, Volume 174, Issue 7, Page 601-624, July 2026.
Based on a review of three decades of literature, insect defense mechanisms are classified into primary (I) and secondary (II) mechanisms of behavioral, morphological, and chemical nature. These mechanisms have been recorded in 22 (I) and 20 (II) orders, respectively.
Lucas Fernandes Silva, Rodrigo Almeida Pinheiro, José Cola Zanuncio, Conceição Aparecida dos Santos   +3 more
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Assessment of a soil with moderate level of contamination using lettuce seed assay and terrestrial isopods assimilation assay

Soil and Water Research, 2013
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) seeds play a significant role in toxicity tests of isolated chemicals, pesticides, and environmental samples. Commonly, the main variables under study are the rate of seed germination and root elongation at the end of five days ...
Flavio Manoel Rodrigues DA SILVA JÚNIOR, Edariane Menestrino GARCIA, Paulo Roberto Martins BAISCH, Nicolai MIRLEAN, Ana Luíza MUCCILLO-BAISCH   +4 more
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Bacteriophages in the Rhizosphere: Roles in Nutrient Cycling, Bacterial Community Structure, and Animal‐Mediated Dispersal

MicrobiologyOpen, Volume 15, Issue 3, June 2026.
This review discusses bacteriophages' roles in soil ecosystems, highlighting their impact on nutrient cycling, plant health, and soil remediation, as well as animal‐mediated phage dispersal mechanisms. Overall, while bacteriophages have potential biotechnological applications, their negative effects on microbial functions and nutrient cycling highlight
Majid Komijani, Hassan Maddahi, Marzieh Rezaei, Mohammad Hussein Abnosi, Abdullah Khalaf Ahmed   +4 more
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Woodlice and millipedes in small forest fragments in Europe: Possible implications for litter decomposition.

, 2015
International audienceArthropods play a crucial role in the decomposition of organic matter. Soil macrofauna, such as wood lice, earthworms and millipedes, represent the first step in the process of litter decomposition on forest floors.
Liira, Jaan, Diekmann, Martin, Hermy, Martin, Martin, Ludmilla, Deconchat, Marc, Brunet, Jorg, Wulf, Monika, Proesmans, Willem, Cousins, Sarah, Valdés, Alicia, de Smedt, Pallieter, Decocq, Guillaume, Giffard, Brice, Bonte, Dries   +13 more
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Restoration tools and strategies for afforested Mediterranean coastal grasslands: is eucalypt removal alone enough to kickstart ecosystem recovery?

Restoration Ecology, Volume 34, Issue 4, May 2026.
Abstract Introduction Afforestation with non‐native trees has profoundly altered coastal dune grasslands worldwide, creating persistent ecological legacies that constrain ecosystem recovery. Objectives We evaluated the cost‐effectiveness of two restoration approaches, distinguished by their respective demands for resource investment: Moderately ...
Aviv Avisar, James Aronson, Tamar Dayan
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