Invertebrates in urban areas: A review

Invertebrates in urban areas: A review

As urbanisation is set to continue, understanding the impact on wildlife becomes increasingly important if we are to be able to conserve biodiversity. As an excellent group of bioindicators, invertebrates can allow us to understand some of the forces in urban areas which impact upon biodiversity and...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth L. JONES, Simon R. LEATHER
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2012-10-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
Subjects:
bioindicators
edge effects
fragmentation
insects
invertebrates
isolation
land use
management
mowing
pollution
site age
site area
traffic
urban
urbanisation
Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201204-0001_Invertebrates_in_urban_areas_A_review.php
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Summary:As urbanisation is set to continue, understanding the impact on wildlife becomes increasingly important if we are to be able to conserve biodiversity. As an excellent group of bioindicators, invertebrates can allow us to understand some of the forces in urban areas which impact upon biodiversity and wildlife populations. This paper discusses some of the trends in the abundance, diversity and richness of invertebrates related to urbanisation and the specific urban environmental and traffic factors which may be at play.
ISSN:1210-5759
1802-8829

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