We investigated community structure, trophic ecology (using stable isotope ratios; 15 N/14
N, 13 C/12 C) and reproductive mode of oribatid mites (Acari, Oribatida) along an altitudinal …

The community structure, stable isotope ratios (15 N/14 N, 13 C/12 C) and reproductive
mode of oribatid mites (Acari, Oribatida) were investigated in four habitats (upper tree bark …

Mountain scree habitats are intermediate habitats between the base of the soil and the
bedrock. They are composed of a network of small cracks and voids, and are commonly …

Many traits including trophic niche parameters are attributed to species. However, generalist
species may vary in trophic niches with environments, making species‐based knowledge …

The availability of high quality resources is an important factor driving community structure
and reproductive mode of animals. Parthenogenetic reproduction prevails when resources …

Most European forests are managed by humans. However, the manner and intensity of
management vary. While the effect of forest management on above-ground communities has …

We investigated communities of oribatid mites in five peat bogs in the north-west of the East
European plain. We aimed to determine the extent to which geographic factors (latitude …

Although the community structure of oribatid mites in forests and other ecosystems has been
investigated frequently (eg Garay 1981, Luxton 1981a, Huhta et al. 1986, Wunderle 1992 …

Intensive land use has been shown to alter the composition and functioning of soil
communities. Due to their low dispersal ability, oribatid mites are particularly vulnerable to …

Oribatid mite communities were studied in the Central Alps (Obergurgl, Tyrol, Austria).
Samples were taken on four sites along an altitudinal gradient from 2050 m asl to 2900 m …