The nutritional morphology, physiology and ecology of terrestrial isopods (Isopoda:
Oniscidea) is significant in two respects.(1) Most oniscid isopods are truly terrestrial in terms …

Isopods play an important role in the decomposition of leaf litter and therefore are making a
significant contribution to nutrient cycling and soil ecosystem services. As a consequence …

Those features of the biology of terrestrial isopods which make them appropriate organisms
for assessing sustainability are described. They are very widespread, easily identified and …

Da mesma maneira que em outros ecossistemas, significativa gama de organismos pode
habitar os solos. A abundância e a diversidade dos diferentes grupos estão geralmente …

Juvenile Helix aspersa (1 month, 1 g) were exposed for 4 weeks to food contaminated with
copper, zinc, lead, and pentachlorophenol. At concentrations observed in contaminated …

Imidacloprid is a neonicotinoid insecticide with neurotoxic action that, as a possible
alternative for commonly used organophosphorus pesticides, has gained registration in …

Abstract The effects of Ag-NPs and AgNO 3 on the isopod Porcellionides pruinosus were
determined upon soil and dietary exposures. Isopods avoided Ag in soil, with EC50 values …

Endocrine Disruptor Compounds (EDCs) have been largely studied concerning their effects
on vertebrates. Nevertheless, invertebrates as targets for these chemicals have been …

In an increasingly urbanized world scientific research has shifted towards the understanding
of cities as unique ecosystems. Urban land use change results in rapid and drastic changes …

The idea that terrestrial isopods regulate copper intake through the state of their copper
stores by selection of an optimal copper diet has never been experimentally assessed. We …