Dung beetles are one of the most representative groups of insects associated with livestock,
as they take advantage of the manure of livestock for food and reproduction. They have …

Aim We aimed to test whether contributions of individual species (SCBD) and contributions
of single sites (LCBD) to overall beta diversity can be predicted by species metrics and …

In terrestrial ecosystems, insects face a wide range of temperatures among habitats and
time; consequently, the thermal niche is one of the main determinants of habitat selection …

Selective logging is the most widespread driver of tropical forest disturbance. As such, it is
critically important to identify at which spatial scale logging intensity should be measured …

Land-use change is considered the greatest threat to biodiversity worldwide. As such,
identifying the drivers that shape biological communities is crucial for enhancing …

Abstract The Amazon Rainforest is facing high rates of deforestation, leaving
anthropogenically dominated landscapes across the Amazon. Understanding the …

Livestock is a globally widespread farming practice, with benefits and harms for biodiversity.
Biodiversity responses to vegetation and soil conditions associated with cattle grazing …

Abstract Dung beetles (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae) are known to respond sensitive to habitat
changes, but difficulties in the delineation of species together with their high local diversity …

Abstract Scarab beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) have been used to investigate the
effects of environmental disturbances on forest structure and diversity. This group is …

The degradation and replacement of natural ecosystems affect species abundance, diversity
and interspecific interaction through the modification of resource availability and …