Effects of Climate on Scorpion Diversity in Arid Ecosystems of the Sahara Desert of Algeria

Effects of Climate on Scorpion Diversity in Arid Ecosystems of the Sahara Desert of Algeria

In desert ecosystems, arthropods such as scorpions are understudied, and sufficient information is still lacking regarding their biodiversity. Specimen collection was carried out over 24 months (2016–2017). This study assessed the phenology, abundance, richness and diversity of scorpion species in a...

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Main Authors:	Salah Eddine Sadine, Zineb Souilem, Yacine Belgaid, Abdelwahab Chedad, Zineb Djelloud-Souilem, Bahri Chebihi, Abdelheq Zouaimia, Zinette Bensakhri, Moussa Houhamdi, Rabah Zebsa
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:	Diversity
Subjects:	Arachnida phenology richness Ghardaïa abiotic responses
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/15/4/541

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