Entomological Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
54(8)
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Abstract
Dung
beetles
are
considered
a
key
element
in
ecosystems
as
they
involved
many
ecological
processes,
being
one
of
the
main
decomposers
organic
matter
landscape.
They
can
be
classified
into
3
subfamilies:
Aphodiinae,
Geotrupinae
and
Scarabaeinae,
with
each
subfamily
exhibiting
specific
adaptations
evolutionary
strategies
that
have
developed
over
time.
The
global
patterns
dung
beetle
diversity
influenced
by
factors,
such
climatic
(temperature,
humidity,
atmospheric
pressure)
time‐related
variables.
Thus,
aim
study
is
to
see
how
these
variables
affect
community
whether
there
different
responses
among
subfamilies.
was
carried
out
Mataelpino,
town
located
Central
Spain
(Madrid,
Spain).
Monthly
sampling
conducted
from
May
2018
February
2020.
According
results
exert
an
effect
on
beetles,
differences
observed
To
our
knowledge,
pressure
has
been
for
first
time
this
type,
greater
Aphodiinae
than
rest
groups.
Regarding
other
subfamilies,
it
temperature
determining
factor
Scarabaeinae
species,
whereas
humidity
seems
species.
Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(8)
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Abstract
Habitat
loss
and
habitat
fragmentation
usually
occur
together,
at
the
same
time
place.
However,
while
there
is
a
consensus
that
preeminent
threat
to
biodiversity,
effects
of
are
contentious.
Some
argue
not
bad
for
even
it
good.
Generally,
studies
find
no
harm
or
positive
outcomes
invariably
assume
independent
loss.
dissociating
from
questionable
because
two
essentially
coupled.
Accordingly,
we
evaluated
how
forest
area
(via
edge
effects)
influenced
dung
beetles
per
se,
through
their
on
abundance
mammals,
using
structural
equation
modeling
(SEM).
Dung
very
sensitive
changes
in
mammals
which
they
depend
dung.
Our
study
was
Tana
River,
Kenya,
where
fragments
depauperated
except
endemic
species
monkeys.
We
mapped
12
forests,
counted
resident
monkeys,
sampled
113,955
288
plots.
Most
87
found
were
small
tunnellers.
After
implementing
fully
latent
Structural
Regression
SEM,
optimal
model
explained
significant
26%
variance
abundance,
89%
diversity.
The
main
drivers
beetle
positive,
direct,
number
negative
effects.
diversity
direct
indirect
Thus,
area,
effects),
monkeys
jointly
directly
indirectly.
BioScience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
73(10), P. 721 - 727
Published: Sept. 19, 2023
Anthropogenic
pressures
are
causing
the
widespread
loss
of
wildlife
species
and
populations,
with
adverse
consequences
for
ecosystem
functioning.
This
phenomenon
has
been
widely
but
inconsistently
referred
to
as
defaunation.
A
cohesive,
quantitative
framework
defining
evaluating
defaunation
is
necessary
advancing
biodiversity
conservation.
Likening
deforestation,
we
propose
an
operational
that
defines
it
related
terms,
situates
relative
intact
communities
faunal
degradation,
encourages
quantitative,
ecologically
reasonable,
equitable
measurements.
We
distinguish
between
defaunation,
conversion
from
having
wild
animals
not
animals,
process
losing
or
animal
community.
The
quantification
context-relevant
boundaries
baselines
compare
over
space
time.
Situating
a
community
on
degradation
curve
can
promote
Global
Biodiversity
Framework
targets,
2050
Vision
Biodiversity.
African Journal of Ecology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
62(3)
Published: July 17, 2024
Abstract
Understanding
the
composition
and
distribution
of
dung
beetle
species
across
various
habitat
types
is
crucial
for
elucidating
their
ecosystem
functions.
Dung
beetles
play
pivotal
roles
in
ecological
processes
such
as
nutrient
cycling,
seed
dispersal
parasite
suppression.
Despite
numerous
studies
on
influence
communities,
knowledge
gaps
persist,
particularly
how
these
respond
to
different
vegetation
protected
areas.
In
this
study,
we
surveyed
Nyerere
National
Park,
Tanzania,
using
baited
pitfall
traps
four
types:
closed
miombo
woodland,
open
marshland
riverine.
We
identified
a
total
5534
individuals
representing
63
species,
29
genera
nine
tribes.
Significant
variations
diversity
were
observed
among
habitats,
with
woodland
exhibiting
highest
lowest.
Notably,
certain
Euoniticellus
intermedius
,
Euonthophagus
carbonarius
Gymnopleurus
ignites
Onitis
alexis
Onthophagus
vinctus
plebejus
Sisyphus
goryi
displayed
generalist
all
types.
Our
findings
underscore
critical
importance
maintaining
conserving
quality
diverse
ensure
long‐term
preservation
biodiversity
services
they
provide.
This
study
contributes
valuable
insights
into
ecology
offers
practical
implications
management
conservation
strategies.
Entomological Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
54(8)
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Abstract
Dung
beetles
are
considered
a
key
element
in
ecosystems
as
they
involved
many
ecological
processes,
being
one
of
the
main
decomposers
organic
matter
landscape.
They
can
be
classified
into
3
subfamilies:
Aphodiinae,
Geotrupinae
and
Scarabaeinae,
with
each
subfamily
exhibiting
specific
adaptations
evolutionary
strategies
that
have
developed
over
time.
The
global
patterns
dung
beetle
diversity
influenced
by
factors,
such
climatic
(temperature,
humidity,
atmospheric
pressure)
time‐related
variables.
Thus,
aim
study
is
to
see
how
these
variables
affect
community
whether
there
different
responses
among
subfamilies.
was
carried
out
Mataelpino,
town
located
Central
Spain
(Madrid,
Spain).
Monthly
sampling
conducted
from
May
2018
February
2020.
According
results
exert
an
effect
on
beetles,
differences
observed
To
our
knowledge,
pressure
has
been
for
first
time
this
type,
greater
Aphodiinae
than
rest
groups.
Regarding
other
subfamilies,
it
temperature
determining
factor
Scarabaeinae
species,
whereas
humidity
seems
species.
