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Spatial and temporal distribution of soil mesofauna in a managed grassland ecosystem

Creator:

Neese, Kristine Maree

Abstract:

Little is known about upland agricultural grassland soil invertebrate composition and its contribution to ecosystem functioning. Soil-dwelling organisms play a central role in soil formation, plant nutrition, and are significant food contributors for organisms in several trophic levels. Information is needed about mesofauna seasonal population and composition trends throughout the...

Resource Type:

Undergraduate Thesis