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VOL. 9, ISSUE 2 (2024)
Diversity of soil Microarthropods in Semievergreen Forest of Southern western ghats during different seasons
Authors
Nisha Thomas
Abstract
The Vadasserikkara range's west coast
semi-evergreen forests in the Ranni Forest Division of Pathanamthitta served as
the study's site. This range encompasses around 268 square kilometers, or 103
square miles, within the Ranni Forest.Samples of soil were collected throughout
the year. Although they are a part of the intricate food webs in soils,
microarthropods are rarely given due credit. Microarthropods affect organic
waste, microbial decomposers, nematodes, roots, and pathogenic fungus,
according to findings from both laboratories and field studies. They only have
an indirect effect on primary production, though. The majority of the organisms
were often found in the uppermost layer of the soil. In summer, when soil
humidity was low and circumstances were unfavorable, a vertical movement to
deeper layers was noted.
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Pages:94-97
How to cite this article:
Nisha Thomas "Diversity of soil Microarthropods in Semievergreen Forest of Southern western ghats during different seasons". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 2, 2024, Pages 94-97
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