Ecological functions provided by dung beetles are interlinked across space and time: evidence from 15 N isotope tracing.
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DOI: 10.1002/ecy.1653
Abstract: Maintaining multiple ecological functions ("multifunctionality") is crucial to sustain viable ecosystems. To date most studies on biodiversity-ecosystem functioning (BEF) have focused on single or few ecological functions and services. However, there is a critical need… read more here.
Keywords: isotope tracing; time; dung; dung beetles ... See more keywords
Diversity of dung beetle-associated yeasts from pristine environments of Botswana.
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DOI: 10.1002/yea.3852
Abstract: Yeast-insect interactions are increasingly becoming an attractive source of discovery for previously unknown, unique, diverse, and industrially relevant yeast species. Despite a wealth of studies that have recently focused on yeasts in symbiotic association with… read more here.
Keywords: diversity dung; environments botswana; diversity; dung beetles ... See more keywords
Influence of land use on the taxonomic and functional diversity of dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeinae) in the southern Atlantic forest of Argentina
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DOI: 10.1007/s10841-017-9964-4
Abstract: The degradation and replacement of native ecosystems affects both their taxonomic and functional biodiversity. However, native species may find a gradient of habitat suitability in different land uses within a region. The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: taxonomic functional; diversity; functional diversity; dung beetles ... See more keywords
Dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeinae) in a mosaic habitat at the ecotone between two savanna ecosystems in the Neotropical region
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DOI: 10.1007/s42690-019-00031-8
Abstract: One of the main issues related to the conservation of native ecosystems involves the availability of data regarding the biodiversity present on them. In northeastern Brazil, the state of Piaui comprises an important area of… read more here.
Keywords: dung beetles; region; dung; tree clusters ... See more keywords
Canopy cover is a key factor to preserve the ecological functions of dung beetles in the southern Atlantic Forest
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apsoil.2020.103652
Abstract: Abstract In general, livestock activities affect the diversity and ecological functions of dung beetles. However, some practices associated with tree retention could reduce this problem while maintaining productivity. The objective of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: ecological functions; functions dung; dung beetles; burial activity ... See more keywords
Grazing abandonment and dung beetle assemblage composition: Reproductive behaviour has something to say
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2018.09.010
Abstract: Abstract Grazed pastures are important habitats that support high biodiversity. However, in recent decades pasture management practices have experienced drastic changes. To identify better management practices that permit the coupling of productivity and biodiversity conservation,… read more here.
Keywords: dung beetles; dung; assemblage composition; assemblage ... See more keywords
Thermoregulatory syndromes of two sympatric dung beetles with low energy costs.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2019.103945
Abstract: In heterotherm insects, endothermy implies a high energy cost due to the generation and regulation of body temperature during different activities such as flight, food location, fighting and even walking. We studied the thermoregulation process… read more here.
Keywords: sympatric dung; two sympatric; energy; imperator ... See more keywords
A comparison of ecomorphology between introduced and native Australian dung beetles
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DOI: 10.1071/zo22044
Abstract: Abstract. Among the many catastrophic introductions of exotic species to Australia, the Australian Dung Beetle Project stands apart as a success story. From 1965 dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeinae) were introduced for biological control purposes, and… read more here.
Keywords: comparison ecomorphology; dung beetles; native species; australian dung ... See more keywords
A new genus of dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) endemic to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest
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DOI: 10.1080/00222933.2019.1660429
Abstract: ABSTRACT A new genus of the tribe Deltochilini, Atlantemolanum new genus, endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, is proposed here to include two species formerly described in the genus Deltochilum based on the unique… read more here.
Keywords: new genus; atlantic forest; genus dung; genus ... See more keywords
Optimising Methods for Dung Beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) Sampling in Brazilian Pastures
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DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvx191
Abstract: Abstract Dung beetles are globally used in ecological research and are useful for assessing the effects of anthropic and natural changes in environment on biodiversity. Here we investigate how the choice of baits (human feces,… read more here.
Keywords: insects; human feces; dung beetles; brazilian pastures ... See more keywords
Effect of Chemical Pollution and Parasitism on Heat Tolerance in Dung Beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeinae)
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toaa216
Abstract: Abstract Ecosystem services provided by insects are threatened by recent increasing global temperatures, particularly in the tropics, where insects live close to their thermal limits. Given that tolerance to high temperatures depends on individual metabolism… read more here.
Keywords: dung; insects; dung beetles; heat tolerance ... See more keywords