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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Main Authors: Bracha Y. Schindler, Amiel Vasl, Leon Blaustein, David Gurevich, Gyongyver J. Kadas, Merav Seifan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2019-03-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/6445.pdf