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View article: Impact of Biogenic Structures of the Soil-Nesting Ants Lasius niger and Lasius flavus on the Soil Microarthropod Community in Urban Green Spaces
Impact of Biogenic Structures of the Soil-Nesting Ants Lasius niger and Lasius flavus on the Soil Microarthropod Community in Urban Green Spaces Open
Organisms that physically modify their environment, known as ecosystem engineers, can influence resource availability, species interactions and the structure of soil communities. However, the specific effect of ecosystem engineers like ant…
View article: Novel phoretic associations between mites and flies and faunistic composition of phoretic mites at composters in Poland
Novel phoretic associations between mites and flies and faunistic composition of phoretic mites at composters in Poland Open
Mites living in transient and patchy environments frequently spread by phoresy, where many insects serve as carriers. This study aimed to investigate phoresy at compost piles in two orchards, Dąbrowice and Nowy Dwór-Parcela, and a fruit an…
View article: Impact of Biogenic Structures of the Soil-Nesting Ants <i>Lasius niger</i> and <i>Lasius flavus</i> on the Soil Microarthropod Community in Urban Green Spaces
Impact of Biogenic Structures of the Soil-Nesting Ants <i>Lasius niger</i> and <i>Lasius flavus</i> on the Soil Microarthropod Community in Urban Green Spaces Open
Organisms that physically modify their environment, known as ecosystem engineers, can influence resource availability, species interactions and the structure of soil communities. However, the specific effect of ecosystem engineers like ant…
View article: Microhabitat Selectivity of Mites (Acari) in a Natural Lowland Beech Forest (Melico-Fagetum) in Wronie Reserve (Poland)
Microhabitat Selectivity of Mites (Acari) in a Natural Lowland Beech Forest (Melico-Fagetum) in Wronie Reserve (Poland) Open
The European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) is a tree species common throughout Europe, with the eastern boundary of its range extending across Poland. Samples were collected in several microhabitats of beech stands (e.g., leaf litter, rotting…
View article: Comparing soil microarthropod communities derived directly from soil DNA metabarcoding with those from morphological assessment in a drought-prone and irrigated pine forest
Comparing soil microarthropod communities derived directly from soil DNA metabarcoding with those from morphological assessment in a drought-prone and irrigated pine forest Open
Springtails (Collembola) and mites (Acari) are soil microarthropods, one of the most diverse animal groups in soils. They play a crucial role in organic matter cycling and are active throughout the food web as decomposers, bacterivores, fu…
View article: Integrative description of two new species of the Xenylla maritima species complex (Collembola: Hypogastruridae) from Crete (Greece), with notes on the high intraspecific genetic divergence found in X. maritima Tullberg, 1869
Integrative description of two new species of the Xenylla maritima species complex (Collembola: Hypogastruridae) from Crete (Greece), with notes on the high intraspecific genetic divergence found in X. maritima Tullberg, 1869 Open
A classical taxonomic analysis of materials from several European museums as well as our own collection along with the analysis of DNA barcoding data (cox1) allowed us to determine the taxonomic status of Cretan forms included in the recen…
View article: Terrestrial and freshwater invertebrate science in Svalbard in a changing world: from regional to pan-Arctic scales (STAFIEN - Svalbard Terrestrial and Freshwater Invertebrate Ecology Network)
Terrestrial and freshwater invertebrate science in Svalbard in a changing world: from regional to pan-Arctic scales (STAFIEN - Svalbard Terrestrial and Freshwater Invertebrate Ecology Network) Open
This is chapter 7 of the State of Environmental Science in Svalbard (SESS) report 2024 (https://sios-svalbard.org/SESS_Issue7). Invertebrates are ubiquitous. Diverse in form and function, they play crucial roles in ecosystems: for example …
View article: On the terrestrial and freshwater invertebrate diversity of the High Arctic archipelago of Svalbard: a revised species inventory and synopsis of the community composition
On the terrestrial and freshwater invertebrate diversity of the High Arctic archipelago of Svalbard: a revised species inventory and synopsis of the community composition Open
Arctic terrestrial invertebrate biodiversity is generally poorly known, but the archipelago of Svalbard has one of the most up-to-date inventories of its terrestrial and freshwater faunas of any Arctic region, offering a baseline for long …
View article: The Diversity of Arachnid Assemblages on the Endemic Tree Zelkova abelicea (Ulmaceae): An Evaluation of Fragmentation and Connectivity in Crete (Greece)
The Diversity of Arachnid Assemblages on the Endemic Tree Zelkova abelicea (Ulmaceae): An Evaluation of Fragmentation and Connectivity in Crete (Greece) Open
Zelkova abelicea is an endemic tree growing only on eight mountain stands on the Greek island of Crete. The aim of this study was to determine the structure of the assemblages and analyze the diversity of the arachnid assemblages living on…
View article: Human and Nature: Between Destruction and Creation
Human and Nature: Between Destruction and Creation Open
The problem of interaction between man and nature throughout history is, relatively, rarely addressed by classical historiography. The session entitled Man and Nature: Between destruction and creation, organized and chaired by Prof. Tadeus…
View article: Invertebrates occurring in fruiting bodies of the pathogenic tinder fungus, Fomes fomentarius (Polyporales), in the different types of Polish protected forests
Invertebrates occurring in fruiting bodies of the pathogenic tinder fungus, Fomes fomentarius (Polyporales), in the different types of Polish protected forests Open
Bracket fungi are usually considered as a cause of economic losses, while they also offer specific microhabitats and have an impact on biodiversity. However, to date this topic has not been sufficiently studied. The aim of this article is …
View article: Four new species of mites in Ologamasiphis and Holzmannia genera, and a new Juvaria subgenus defined (Parasitiformes: Parasitidae)
Four new species of mites in Ologamasiphis and Holzmannia genera, and a new Juvaria subgenus defined (Parasitiformes: Parasitidae) Open
The present study proposes the restructuring of Ologamasiphis genus (family Parasitidae) comprising two subgenera Ologamasiphis s. s. and Holzmannia Juvara-Balş, 2002, to have the respective subgenera elevated to the genus level, as well a…
View article: A new species of Trigonuropoda (Mesostigmata: Uropodina) from Vietnam
A new species of Trigonuropoda (Mesostigmata: Uropodina) from Vietnam Open
A new species Trigonuropoda (Latipilitrigon) foliata sp. n. was recorded in material collected from soil and leaf-litter in Bidoup Nui Ba National Park in Vietnam. This paper presents an illustrated description of the female and male of th…
View article: The impact of marine vertebrates on polar terrestrial invertebrate communities
The impact of marine vertebrates on polar terrestrial invertebrate communities Open
Marine birds and pinnipeds which come to land to breed, rest and moult are widely known to fertilize adjacent terrestrial ecosystems, with cascading effects on vegetation and other trophic levels. We provide a synthesis of the consequences…
View article: Mites inhabiting nests of wood warbler, Phylloscopus sibilatrix (Aves: Passeriformes), in the Wielkopolska National Park in western Poland
Mites inhabiting nests of wood warbler, Phylloscopus sibilatrix (Aves: Passeriformes), in the Wielkopolska National Park in western Poland Open
The wood warbler, Phylloscopus sibilatrix (Aves: Passeriformes), is a well-known model organism for studying bird migration, breeding habitat selection and nest predation. The nest acarofauna of this bird species has not been extensively s…
View article: New species of Neanuridae (Collembola) living on the endemic tree Zelkova abelicea in Crete
New species of Neanuridae (Collembola) living on the endemic tree Zelkova abelicea in Crete Open
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Smolis, Adrian, Skarżyński, Dariusz, Gwiazdowicz, Dariusz J. (2023): New species of Neanuridae (Collembola) living on the endemic tree Zelkova ab…
View article: Diversity and Distribution of Forest Insects
Diversity and Distribution of Forest Insects Open
Forests are the richest and most complex ecosystems in the world. Due to the abundance of species and their intricate relationships, huge problems are faced when investigating and analyzing them, despite the fact that increasingly sophisti…
View article: Diversity and Distribution of Forest Insects
Diversity and Distribution of Forest Insects Open
When we ponder or discuss present-day challenges faced by entomology, we focus first of all on climate change, since the warming climate contributes to a dramatic extension in the ranges of many invertebrate species [...]
View article: The Ban on Participation of Children and Teenagers in the Hunt in Poland – A Case Study of Parliamentary Law Enactment Process and its Consequences
The Ban on Participation of Children and Teenagers in the Hunt in Poland – A Case Study of Parliamentary Law Enactment Process and its Consequences Open
We are witnessing a clash of (i) biocentric or ecocentric ideologies that grant equal rights to all living creatures, with (ii) an ideology that arose on the basis of anthropocentrism that gives the palm of priority to man. Hunters who are…
View article: Mites (Oribatida and Mesostigmata) and vegetation as complementary bioindicators in peatlands
Mites (Oribatida and Mesostigmata) and vegetation as complementary bioindicators in peatlands Open
Vegetation is widely used in the assessment of the quality of peatlands, while the invertebrate fauna of peatlands is relatively poorly studied. We compared the bioindicator values of vegetation with two arthropod groups widespread in peat…
View article: Factors influencing the diversity and distribution of epiphytic lichens and bryophytes on the relict tree <i>Zelkova abelicea</i> (Lam.) Boiss. (<i>Ulmaceae</i>)
Factors influencing the diversity and distribution of epiphytic lichens and bryophytes on the relict tree <i>Zelkova abelicea</i> (Lam.) Boiss. (<i>Ulmaceae</i>) Open
Trees have a crucial importance in the functioning of ecosystems on Earth. They are among the largest and longest-living taxa and provide habitat and shelter to numerous species belonging to diverse groups of organisms. Relict trees are of…
View article: Soil fauna drives vertical redistribution of soil organic carbon by long-term irrigation in a dry pine forest
Soil fauna drives vertical redistribution of soil organic carbon by long-term irrigation in a dry pine forest Open
<p>Summer droughts strongly affect soil organic carbon (SOC) cycling, but net effects on SOC storage are unclear as drought affects both C inputs and outputs from soils. Here, we explored the overlooked role of soil fauna on SOC stor…
View article: Soil fauna drives vertical redistribution of soil organic carbon in a long‐term irrigated dry pine forest
Soil fauna drives vertical redistribution of soil organic carbon in a long‐term irrigated dry pine forest Open
Summer droughts strongly affect soil organic carbon (SOC) cycling, but net effects on SOC storage are unclear as drought affects both C inputs and outputs from soils. Here, we explored the overlooked role of soil fauna on SOC storage in fo…
View article: Microarthropods Living on the Endemic Tree Zelkova abelicea (Ulmaceae) with Particular Attention to Collembola Diversity
Microarthropods Living on the Endemic Tree Zelkova abelicea (Ulmaceae) with Particular Attention to Collembola Diversity Open
Zelkova abelicea is an endemic tree species growing in several localities in the mountainous regions of Crete, Greece. To date, the microarthropod species associated with this tree species have not been identified. Since Z. abelicea popula…
View article: A redescription of Hypogastrura gisini Strenzke, 1954 (Collembola: Hypogastruridae) and description of a new related species from Crete (Greece)
A redescription of Hypogastrura gisini Strenzke, 1954 (Collembola: Hypogastruridae) and description of a new related species from Crete (Greece) Open
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Skarżyński, Dariusz, Gwiazdowicz, Dariusz J. (2022): A redescription of Hypogastrura gisini Strenzke, 1954 (Collembola: Hypogastruridae) and desc…
View article: Mite communities (Acari: Mesostigmata, Oribatida) in the red belt conk, Fomitopsis pinicola (Polyporales), in Polish forests
Mite communities (Acari: Mesostigmata, Oribatida) in the red belt conk, Fomitopsis pinicola (Polyporales), in Polish forests Open
The fruiting bodies of bracket fungi are a specific microhabitat colonized by various invertebrates of which mites (Acari) are rarely studied, and if they are, the study is usually faunistic. The aim of the research was to determine whethe…
View article: Do ectoparasites of the slow loris Nycticebus pygmaeus, pose a danger to humans?
Do ectoparasites of the slow loris Nycticebus pygmaeus, pose a danger to humans? Open
Staff working with nocturnal mammals at Poznań Zoo, noticed erythematous bite marks on their hands and parts of their necks. No perpetrators were immediately obvious, but the bite marks were experienced mainly by persons caring for the slo…