High consistency of trophic niches in generalist arthropod species (Oribatida, Acari) across soil depth and forest type

JZ Lu, PH Cordes, M Maraun, S Scheu - Ecology and Evolution, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Many traits including trophic niche parameters are attributed to species. However, generalist
species may vary in trophic niches with environments, making species‐based knowledge …

Niche dimensions in soil oribatid mite community assembly under native and introduced tree species

JE Noske, JZ Lu, I Schaefer, M Maraun… - Ecology and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Forest soils are a critical component of terrestrial ecosystems and host a large number of
animal decomposer species. One diverse and abundant decomposer taxon is oribatid mites …