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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Biodiversity assessment of ant species in chincholi wildlife sanctuary, Karnataka, India
Authors
Madhumati, K Vijaykumar
Abstract
Ants (Formicidae) are environmentally important insects that play
crucial roles in ecosystem functioning. They provide us with many ecological
services including soil aeration, seed dispersal, biological control and
nutrient cycling. This study presents a preliminary inventory of ant species in
Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary, a unique dry deciduous forest ecosystem in Kalyana
Karnataka. A total of 14 ant species belonging to 9 genera and 3 subfamilies
were recorded, highlighting their distribution and ecological status. Among
these, Tetraponera rufonigra, Tetraponera allobarans, and Monomorium
subopacum were classified as rare, while the rest were common. The presence
of rare and arboreal ant species underscores the ecological heterogeneity and
conservation significance of the area.
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Pages:173-175
How to cite this article:
Madhumati, K Vijaykumar "Biodiversity assessment of ant species in chincholi wildlife sanctuary, Karnataka, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 173-175
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