Ecosystem Birth near Melting Glaciers: A Review on the Pioneer Role of Ground-Dwelling Arthropods
As glaciers retreat, their forelands represent “natural laboratories” for the study of primary succession. This review describes how certain arthropods conquer pristine ground and develop food webs before the establishment of vascular plants. Based on soil samples, pitfall traps, fallout and sticky...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/9/644 |