Ecological drift drives anthropogenic impacts on multiple facets of aquatic insect diversity
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DOI: 10.1002/lno.70102
Abstract: Human disturbance is a major threat to natural ecosystems globally. However, how disturbances alter the interplay of deterministic and stochastic processes underlying community structure and diversity remains to be clarified, as evidence from natural systems… read more here.
Keywords: insect diversity; drift drives; ecological drift; human impacts ... See more keywords
Cushion plants increase and maintain alpine insect diversity through sustaining plant–insect interaction networks
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DOI: 10.1002/oik.11585
Abstract: Alpine cushion plants are well‐known facilitators of plant diversity, but their influence on insect communities remains poorly understood, limiting our knowledge of biodiversity maintenance in extreme environments. Using species network theory, we examined how nine… read more here.
Keywords: insect diversity; plant; interaction networks; cushion ... See more keywords
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
The impact of tree mortality and post‐disturbance management on insect diversity in temperate forests: Insights from a replicated experiment
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DOI: 10.1111/1365-2664.70086
Abstract: In recent years, climate change has caused an unprecedented wave of tree mortality across Europe, reshaping forest canopy cover and deadwood structures. Nevertheless, the effects of tree mortality on species‐rich groups, such as insects are… read more here.
Keywords: insect diversity; disturbance; tree mortality; canopy ... 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
Elevation and Human Disturbance Interactively Influence the Patterns of Insect Diversity on the Southeastern Periphery of the Tibetan Plateau
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DOI: 10.3390/insects15090669
Abstract: Simple Summary In the face of global climate change and escalating human disturbances, insect diversity is facing significant threats. This study aims to investigate the impacts of altitude and human disturbances, as well as their… read more here.
Keywords: insect diversity; human disturbance; disturbance; diversity ... 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