From soil to freshwater ecosystems, decomposition can be conceived as the result of
interactions between organic matter and a diversity of organisms. This function is driven in …

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 …

In the last decade, our understanding of plant litter decomposition and soil organic matter
formation substantially improved but critical blind spots remain. Particularly, the role of …

Nutrient cycling through leaf litter consumption is an essential ecological function performed
by macrodetritivorous invertebrates such as isopods and millipedes. Leaf litter consumption …

Soil organic matter (SOM) transformation processes are regulated by the activities of plants,
microbes, and fauna. Compared with plants and microbes, effects of soil fauna are less …

Reasons for the higher-than-expected soil and litter faunal diversity are still poorly
understood–the so-called 'enigma of soil animal diversity'-especially regarding the extent of …

Litter decomposition is a key ecosystem process which is dependent on the litter
characteristics and diversity, the decomposer community and activity, and the environmental …

Flower strips are a fundamental part of agri-environment schemes in the Common
Agricultural Policy (CAP). Although vegetation is central for many arthropod groups, a few …

Our knowledge of the factors influencing the distribution of soil organisms is limited to
specific taxonomic groups. Consequently, our understanding of the drivers shaping the …

Foraging behaviour, determined by both internal and external factors, requires investment of
time and energy. Optimizing the nutritional decisions also influences efficiency during the …