Impervious surface and local abiotic conditions influence arthropod communities within urban greenspaces
The abundance of arthropods is declining globally, and human-modification of natural habitat is a primary driver of these declines. Arthropod declines are concerning because arthropods mediate critical ecosystem functions, and sustained declines may lead to cascading trophic effects. There is growin...
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PeerJ Inc.
2022-01-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/12818.pdf |