Species mixing improves soil properties and enzymatic activities in Chinese fir plantations: A meta-analysis

CATENA, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 220, С. 106723 - 106723

Опубликована: Ноя. 2, 2022

Язык: Английский

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A trait‐based framework for dung beetle functional ecology

Journal of Animal Ecology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 92(1), С. 44 - 65

Опубликована: Ноя. 28, 2022

Traits are key for understanding the environmental responses and ecological roles of organisms. Trait approaches to functional ecology well established plants, whereas consistent frameworks animal groups less developed. Here we suggest a framework study animals from trait-based response-effect approach, using dung beetles as model system. Dung group decomposers that important many ecosystem processes. The lack tailored this has limited use traits in beetle ecology. We review which respond environment affect processes, covering wide range spatial, temporal biological scales at they involved. show variation temperature, water, soil properties, trophic resources, light, vegetation structure, competition, predation parasitism. beetles' influence on processes includes trait-mediated effects nutrient cycling, bioturbation, plant growth, seed dispersal, other dung-based organisms parasite transmission, some cases pollination predation. identify 66 either response or effect traits, both, pertaining six main categories: morphology, feeding, reproduction, physiology, activity movement. Several pertain more than one category, particular relocation behaviour during nesting feeding. also 136 trait-response 77 trait-effect relationships beetles. No stressors nor over were related with single category. This highlights interrelationship between shaping body-plans, multi-functionality their role linking ecosystem. Despite current developments ecology, knowledge gaps remain, there biases towards certain functions, taxonomic regions. Our provides foundations thorough development It serves an example taxa.

Язык: Английский

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Primary forest loss and degradation reduces biodiversity and ecosystem functioning: A global meta‐analysis using dung beetles as an indicator taxon

Journal of Applied Ecology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 59(6), С. 1572 - 1585

Опубликована: Март 29, 2022

Abstract Because of continuing degradation or deforestation in areas undisturbed primary forest, there is a need to study the relative merit strategies that mitigate their impacts on biodiversity and associated ecological functionality. Here, we provide global synthesis forest using 48 studies published peer‐reviewed journals use dung beetles as indicators given sensitivity anthropogenic disturbance relevance performing essential functions terrestrial ecosystems. We evaluated cover with (i.e. degraded forest) secondary forestry plantations restoration implementation) species richness, total abundance, biomass, functional groups' presence provided by beetles. Additionally, determined whether if beetle responses disturbances were geographically dependent. found lower diversity decrease all classes forest. However, effects less severe case compared complete natural regeneration development active planting indigenous trees. The Neotropical Oriental regions are particularly vulnerable, elevated rates its negative impact assemblages' functions. Synthesis applications . Our results show efforts for conservation remaining forests be prioritized, especially tropical latitudes. where not feasible, logging management programs may have potential role reducing Moreover, conclude despite effect implementation plantation restoration, they can useful partial recovery performed lacking any (undisturbed degraded) vegetation cover.

Язык: Английский

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What level of native beetle diversity can be supported by forestry plantations? A global synthesis

Insect Conservation and Diversity, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 14(6), С. 736 - 747

Опубликована: Июль 22, 2021

Abstract Forestry plantations have been established globally to meet timber demands, often leading the conversion of natural artificial forests. may support elements forest biodiversity, but understanding their role in maintenance biodiversity is a crucial question. We performed meta‐analysis 48 studies determine how forestry relative forests influence species richness and abundance three important coleopteran groups (i.e., ground beetles, rove dung beetles), given essential ecosystem functioning. assessed whether beetle responses depended on taxonomic group, geographical location, native or exotic character planted tree species, associated management characteristics composition, size, age, connectivity plantations). found that negatively affected compared The negative impact was most severe with located tropical biomes. Species beetles significantly increased plantation age decreased ones. Also, small close had higher than ones far away from forest. Stopping plantations, promoting use lengthening rotations are critical for allowing recovery combined robust conservation strategy protect threatened

Язык: Английский

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Community forests as beacons of conservation: Enabling local populations monitor their biodiversity

African Journal of Ecology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 62(1)

Опубликована: Июнь 10, 2023

Abstract Habitat fragmentation is one of the main threats to biodiversity in Africa. In this article, we highlight importance conserving Guinean forests West Africa, which are rich and endemism but threatened by habitat loss, degradation fragmentation. The size forest patches critical, with larger fragments containing more species than smaller ones. protection intact, dense vital for any conservation strategy improving management that already used logging hunting also essential. Community (CFs) can play a crucial role conservation, especially if there substantial network promote ecological connectivity. However, biomonitoring CFs remains challenge due inadequate resources. By developing standardised, easy‐to‐apply inexpensive methods biomonitoring, communities be involved instead relying solely on scientists expensive equipment. We present monitoring framework here where suggest local should become agents their own forests; five‐step scheme. various terms made through combination accurate, standardised face‐to‐face interviews selected persons target based RAPELD latter will implemented after specifically training ‘wise’ persons. proposing kind ‘citizen science’ scheme, applied enhance ability monitor biodiversity.

Язык: Английский

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Habitat loss reduces abundance and body size of forest-dwelling dung beetles in an Amazonian urban landscape

Urban Ecosystems, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 27(4), С. 1175 - 1190

Опубликована: Фев. 12, 2024

Abstract The loss of forest cover in urban landscapes alters the dynamics spatial and food resources, challenging maintenance species, which may have their condition compromised. Dung beetles are sensitive to changes vegetation structure land use caused by human activities, processes that intrinsically related establishment development cities. aim this study was evaluate effect landscape on abundance morphological characteristics two species dung beetle ( Dichotomius boreus quadrilobatus ) inhabit forested areas urbanized Amazon region. We carried out 38 located six regions central region Amazon. evaluated structure, at site city scales, abundance, individual body size, relative horn length males. At local scale, with greater showed beetles, as well lengths D. horns. Cities a amount had larger individuals than those less cover. conclude key habitat for populations strong relationship between landscape. healthy abundant Amazonian guarantees persistence ecosystem services provided these organisms ecosystems.

Язык: Английский

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Beyond species loss: How anthropogenic disturbances drive functional and phylogenetic homogenization of Neotropical dung beetles

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 869, С. 161663 - 161663

Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Conservation status of dung beetles (Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) in African tropical forests

Elsevier eBooks, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 411 - 421

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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When forest loss leads to biodiversity gain: Insights from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Biological Conservation, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 279, С. 109957 - 109957

Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Local‐scale temperature gradients driven by human disturbance shape the physiological and morphological traits of dung beetle communities in a Bornean oil palm–forest mosaic

Functional Ecology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 36(7), С. 1655 - 1667

Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2022

Abstract Temperature change is an often‐assumed, but rarely tested, mechanism by which sensitive species may decline in forest landscapes following habitat degradation, fragmentation and destruction. Traits mediate how respond to environmental change, with physiological, morphological behavioural traits key determining the response of ectotherms temperature. We collected data on linked thermal sensitivity (critical maxima, body size, cuticle lightness pilosity) for 46 dung beetle ( Scarabaeinae ) a forest–oil palm mosaic Malaysian Borneo. By combining these large‐scale community sampling campaign (>59,000 individuals sampled from >600 traps) airborne Light Detection Ranging‐derived map, we investigated species‐ community‐level responses Using hierarchical models, found that critical maxima predicted maximum temperatures. These results were mirrored analyses alongside similar patterns other traits. Increased size decreased pilosity associated higher temperatures, while showed complex relationship temperature across disturbance gradient. Our findings highlight potential mechanisms whichforest specialists human‐modified landscapes, resulting changes processes. Read free Plain Language Summary this article Journal blog.

Язык: Английский

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