Fine-scale substrate heterogeneity does not affect arthropod communities on green roofs
Green roofs, which are roofs with growing substrate and vegetation, can provide habitat for arthropods in cities. Maintaining a diversity of arthropods in an urban environment can enhance the functions they fill, such as pest control and soil development. Theory suggests that the creation of a heter...
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PeerJ Inc.
2019-03-01
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