Macroecology of Dung Beetles in Italy
The Italian fauna includes about 170 species/subspecies of dung beetles, being one of the richest in Europe. We used data on dung beetle distribution in the Italian regions to investigate some macroecological patterns. Specifically, we tested if species richness decreased southward (peninsula effect...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-01-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/1/39 |