Saprophagous macroarthropods are usually described as litter transformers that have low
assimilation efficiencies and little direct effect on carbon mineralization. They are considered …

Habitat loss and fragmentation are landscape transformations with profound impacts on
biodiversity. Insects are particularly affected by these processes, with consequences for …

Camellia yuhsienensis Hu, endemic to China, is a predominant oilseed crop, due to its high
yield and pathogen resistance. Past studies have focused on the aboveground parts of C …

All species of Brazilian terrestrial isopod known up to date, including references and
distribution information, are listed. The list comprises 189 valid species, 135 of which are …

Endophytic fungi inhabit the living tissues of every terrestrial plant species thus far
examined. In at least some cases they significantly improve stress tolerance of their hosts …

Soil fauna decompose litter, whereas land use changes may significantly alter the
composition and structure of soil fauna assemblages. However, little is known of the effects …

Nutrient cycling through leaf litter consumption is an essential ecological function performed
by macrodetritivorous invertebrates such as isopods and millipedes. Leaf litter consumption …

Uma grande coleção de isópodes terrestres de diferentes regiões brasileiras foi examinada.
Duas novas espécies de Amazoniscus Lemos de Castro, 1967 (Scleropactidae) são …

The leaf litter decomposition is carried out by the combined action of microorganisms and
decomposer invertebrates such as earthworms, diplopods and isopods. The present work …

Biodegradable plastics more and more replace conventional plastics, because they are
considered environmentally friendly. Soil macro-invertebrates have been demonstrated to …