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 …

Fauna is highly abundant and diverse in soils worldwide, but surprisingly little is known
about how it affects soil organic matter stabilization. Here, we review how the ecological …

Cadmium contamination in agricultural soils threatens food security and human health, and
that has caused widespread concern worldwide. Willow and alfalfa are widely used for the …

The ecological function played by the coprophagous insects is an important issue in
livestock production contexts. The role of this fauna, specially dung beetles, provides …

The ecosystem services provided by dung beetles are well known and valued. Dung beetles
bury dung for feeding and breeding, and it is generally thought that the process of burying …

The introduction of numerous exotic dung beetles across southern Australia in regions
where native dung beetles are not generally efficient in processing livestock dung has …

Dung beetles are important ecosystem engineers as they bury manure produced by animals
and contribute to nutrient cycling. This study assessed the impact of four dung beetle …

Dung beetles are recognized as providers of important ecosystem functions, most of which
are derived from the removal of vertebrate dung from the soil surface. These insects occur in …

Pastoralism is a dominant agricultural activity in arid and semi-arid ecosystems. The
interaction between coprophagous insects and livestock is a key but an undervalued topic in …

Pasturelands are characterized as grasslands utilized for cattle raising and consist of natural
or exotic vegetation, predominantly grasses. In the context of sustainable production, the …