Ants are important components of ecosystems not only because they constitute a great part of the animal biomass but also because they act as ecosystem engineers. Ant biodiversity6is incredibly high and these organisms are highly responsive to human impact, which obviously reduces its richness. However...
Why is nutrition important? Why is entomology important? Why is biodiversity important to horticulture? Why are insects important to the food chain? Why are decomposers important in a food web? Why are decomposers important to the food chain?
Summary In fireprone ecosystems, two important alternative fates for leaves are burning in a wildfire (when alive or as litter) or they get consumed (as litter) by decomposers. The influence of leaf traits on litter decomposition rate is reasonably well understood. In contrast, less is known ...
A new study suggests that 40 percent of insect species are in decline, a sobering finding that has jarred researchers worldwide.
Ants are important components of ecosystems not only because they constitute a great part of the animal biomass but also because they act as ecosystem engineers. Ant biodiversity is incredibly high and these organisms are highly responsive to human impact, which obviously reduces its richness. However...