How Habitat Simplification Shapes the Morphological Characteristics of Ant Assemblages (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Different Biogeographical Contexts

How Habitat Simplification Shapes the Morphological Characteristics of Ant Assemblages (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Different Biogeographical Contexts

Human-driven changes in land cover and use can significantly impact species ants community structures, often leading to a decline in taxonomic diversity or species homogenization. Ant morphology, used as a proxy for ecological function, offers a valuable framework for understanding the effects of an...

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Main Authors: Ana Cristina da Silva Utta, Gianpasquale Chiatante, Enrico Schifani, Alberto Meriggi, Itanna Oliveira Fernandes, Paulo A. V. Borges, Ricardo R. C. Solar, Fabricio Beggiato Baccaro, Donato Antonio Grasso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
ants
biotic homogenization
functional traits
Brazil
Italy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/12/961
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