The general ecology, biology, life history, and available sources for identification of oribatid
mites (including Astigmata), the most numerically dominant arachnid group in the organic …

This chapter compares oribatid mite biodiversity in tree canopies and litter from three
perspectives: components of the faunas, modifications for living in canopy habitats, and …

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 …

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 …

Gamasina are the main predators among the soil mesofauna and, therefore, have a crucial
position in the soil food web and contribute significantly to energy and matter turnover …

Evolutionary Aspects of Oribatid Mite Life Histories and Consequences for the Origin of the
Astigmata Page 1 5 Evolutionary Aspects of Oribatid Mite Life Histories and Consequences for …

Soil is an important component for monitoring the sustainability of land use in relation to both
the conservation of natural resources and biodiversity of ecosystems. Recent research has …

This review discusses the connection between quantitative changes of environmental
factors and oribatid communities. With the overview of available studies, it can be clearly …

Distributed in the East European countries, Democratic People's Republic of Korea,
People's Republic of Mongolia, Republic of Cuba and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam by …

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 …