Diversity of praying mantis (Insecta: Mantodea) in Bukit Piton Forest Reserve, Lahad Datu, Sabah
This study was the first attempt to investigate the praying mantis diversity and composition on a long term basis in a regenerating forest of Bukit Piton Forest Reserve. The study area was a disturbed forest which had been affected by logging activities and forest fires, and undergone a restoration...
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| description | This study was the first attempt to investigate the praying mantis diversity and composition on a long term basis in a regenerating forest of Bukit Piton Forest Reserve. The study area was a disturbed forest which had been affected by logging activities and forest fires, and undergone a restoration programme. Twelve sampling sessions were carried out over a period of one year, from August 2016 to July 2017, totalling 144 sampling days and nights. Methods included light traps, baited traps, and manual searching. A total of 187 individuals belonging to 19 species were successfully collected. The species sampled represent approximately 16% of the species that occur in Borneo. Mantidae was the dominant family, accounting for about 53% of total species and 36% of total individuals. The dominant species was Tropidomantis tenera which belongs to the family Iridopterygidae and made up 27% of the total individuals. The diversity indices showed that the praying mantis cenosis in the area was moderately diverse. This study highlighted the importance of a regenerating forest for the preservation of a significant portion of the biodiversity. We hope that the information obtained from this study will contribute towards a better understanding of the diversity of this fascinating group of insects, as well as the importance of a regenerating forest as a habitat worthy of conservation efforts. |
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| spelling | ums.eprints-311372021-11-23T02:06:34Z https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31137/ Diversity of praying mantis (Insecta: Mantodea) in Bukit Piton Forest Reserve, Lahad Datu, Sabah Effa Liyana Norman Nazirah Mustaffa QL461-599.82 Insects This study was the first attempt to investigate the praying mantis diversity and composition on a long term basis in a regenerating forest of Bukit Piton Forest Reserve. The study area was a disturbed forest which had been affected by logging activities and forest fires, and undergone a restoration programme. Twelve sampling sessions were carried out over a period of one year, from August 2016 to July 2017, totalling 144 sampling days and nights. Methods included light traps, baited traps, and manual searching. A total of 187 individuals belonging to 19 species were successfully collected. The species sampled represent approximately 16% of the species that occur in Borneo. Mantidae was the dominant family, accounting for about 53% of total species and 36% of total individuals. The dominant species was Tropidomantis tenera which belongs to the family Iridopterygidae and made up 27% of the total individuals. The diversity indices showed that the praying mantis cenosis in the area was moderately diverse. This study highlighted the importance of a regenerating forest for the preservation of a significant portion of the biodiversity. We hope that the information obtained from this study will contribute towards a better understanding of the diversity of this fascinating group of insects, as well as the importance of a regenerating forest as a habitat worthy of conservation efforts. Penerbit UMS 2019 Article PeerReviewed text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31137/1/Diversity%20of%20praying%20mantis%20%28Insecta%20Mantodea%29%20in%20Bukit%20Piton%20Forest%20Reserve%2C%20Lahad%20Datu%2C%20Sabah.pdf text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31137/3/Diversity%20of%20praying%20mantis%20%28Insecta_%20Mantodea%29%20in%20Bukit%20Piton%20Forest%20Reserve%2C%20Lahad%20Datu%2C%20Sabah_ABSTRACT.pdf Effa Liyana Norman and Nazirah Mustaffa (2019) Diversity of praying mantis (Insecta: Mantodea) in Bukit Piton Forest Reserve, Lahad Datu, Sabah. Journal Of Tropical Biology And Conservation, 16. pp. 185-196. ISSN 1823-3902 (P-ISSN) , 2550-1909 (E-ISSN) https://jurcon.ums.edu.my/ojums/index.php/jtbc/article/view/2038 |
| spellingShingle | QL461-599.82 Insects Effa Liyana Norman Nazirah Mustaffa Diversity of praying mantis (Insecta: Mantodea) in Bukit Piton Forest Reserve, Lahad Datu, Sabah |
| title | Diversity of praying mantis (Insecta: Mantodea) in Bukit Piton Forest Reserve, Lahad Datu, Sabah |
| title_full | Diversity of praying mantis (Insecta: Mantodea) in Bukit Piton Forest Reserve, Lahad Datu, Sabah |
| title_fullStr | Diversity of praying mantis (Insecta: Mantodea) in Bukit Piton Forest Reserve, Lahad Datu, Sabah |
| title_full_unstemmed | Diversity of praying mantis (Insecta: Mantodea) in Bukit Piton Forest Reserve, Lahad Datu, Sabah |
| title_short | Diversity of praying mantis (Insecta: Mantodea) in Bukit Piton Forest Reserve, Lahad Datu, Sabah |
| title_sort | diversity of praying mantis insecta mantodea in bukit piton forest reserve lahad datu sabah |
| topic | QL461-599.82 Insects |
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