The importance of termites (Isoptera) for the recycling of herbivore dung in tropical ecosystems: a review

While the key role of termites in the decomposition of litter in the tropics has been acknowledged for a long time, much less information exists on their importance in the recycling of dung of primary consumers, especially herbivores. A review of published studies shows that a diverse group of termi...

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Main Authors: Bernd P. FREYMANN, Robert BUITENWERF, Og DESOUZA, Han OLFF
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2008-05-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200802-0001_The_importance_of_termites_Isoptera_for_the_recycling_of_herbivore_dung_in_tropical_ecosystems_a_review.php