Rocks, lichens, and woody litter influenced the soil invertebrate density in upland tundra heath.

Soil invertebrates are an integral part of Arctic ecosystems through their roles in the breakdown of litter, soil formation, and nutrient cycling. However, studies examining soil invertebrates in the Arctic are limited and our understanding of the abiotic and biotic drivers of these invertebrate com...

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Main Authors: Olukayode O Jegede, Katherine M Standen, Steven Siciliano, Eric G Lamb, Katherine J Stewart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282068