Stones on the ground in olive groves promote the presence of spiders (Araneae)

Spiders are generalist predators that contribute to the control of pests in agroecosystems. Land use management determines habitats including refuges for hibernation and aestivation. The availability of shelters on the ground can be crucial for maintaining populations of spider within crops. We stud...

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Main Authors: Jacinto BENHADI-MARÍN, José A. PEREIRA, José A. BARRIENTOS, José P. SOUSA, Sónia A.P. SANTOS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2018-08-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201801-0037_Stones_on_the_ground_in_olive_groves_promote_the_presence_of_spiders_Araneae.php