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Uncovering trophic positions and food resources of soil animals using bulk natural stable isotope composition

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Despite the major importance of soil biota in nutrient and energy fluxes, interactions in soil food webs are poorly understood. Here we provide an overview of recent advances in uncovering… Click to show full abstract

Despite the major importance of soil biota in nutrient and energy fluxes, interactions in soil food webs are poorly understood. Here we provide an overview of recent advances in uncovering the trophic structure of soil food webs using natural variations in stable isotope ratios. We discuss approaches of application, normalization and interpretation of stable isotope ratios along with methodological pitfalls. Analysis of published data from temperate forest ecosystems is used to outline emerging concepts and perspectives in soil food web research.

Keywords: stable isotope; soil food; soil; food; uncovering trophic

Journal Title: Biological Reviews
Year Published: 2018

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