Impact of the Invasive Argentine Ant in Citrus Agroecosystems: Effects on the Diversity and Frequency of Native Ant Species Foraging on Tree Canopy
The invasion of the Argentine ant, <i>Linepithema humile</i> (Mayr) (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) can alter the entire ecosystem with serious impacts on the native community structure (e.g., ant diversity) and processes (e.g., trophic interactions) leading to biodiversity loss and pest outbr...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/11/785 |