Vertical differentiation in tropical forest butterflies: a novel mechanism generating insect diversity?
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DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2018.0723
Abstract: Many tropical fruit-feeding nymphalid butterflies are associated with either the forest canopy or the understorey; however, the exceptions offer insights into the origins of tropical diversity. As it occurs in both habitats of tropical forests… read more here.
Keywords: insect diversity; diversity; generating insect; canopy understorey ... See more keywords
Impact of artificial light intensity on nocturnal insect diversity in urban and rural areas of the Asir province, Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0242315
Abstract: Continuous urban developments have resulted in increased demand for street furniture, one of which is street light columns. Artificial light at night (ALAN) pose significant impacts on insect diversity in urban and rural areas. The… read more here.
Keywords: rural areas; sky quality; insect diversity; light intensity ... See more keywords
Patterns and Drivers of Aboveground Insect Diversity along Ecological Transect in Temperate Grazed Steppes of Eastern Eurasian
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DOI: 10.3390/insects14020191
Abstract: Simple Summary Understanding the macro pattern and mechanisms of variation in species diversity along environmental gradients is one of the most important objectives in ecology. However, there have been few large-scale studies on the specific… read more here.
Keywords: steppe; insects; insect diversity; diversity along ... See more keywords
Is the Abandonment of Organic Grassland a Threat to Alpine Insect Diversity?
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DOI: 10.3390/land12040867
Abstract: Land abandonment is a multifaceted, nonlinear, worldwide phenomenon that is influenced by a variety of factors and opinions. The goal of this study was to understand the significance of land abandonment for true bugs and… read more here.
Keywords: alpine; insect diversity; grassland threat; abandonment ... See more keywords