Abstract

Importance of tree hollows for biodiversity of mites (Acari) in the forest reserve "Srubita" (Carpathian Mountains, south Poland)

Tree hollows harbour a specialized fauna, and mites usually are the most numerous arthropods in this microhabitat. Mite fauna in 3 types of tree hollows was studied in the forest reserve "Srubita" near Zywiec, at an altitude of about 850 m. In total, 2037 individuals of Acari and 1414 of Oribatida, representing 72 species, were collected. Over 1200 individuals per 100 g dry weight of wood dust were collected from tree hollows. The total number of oribatid species in tree hollows was higher than in the forest floor. Most species (also dominants) were obligate members of communities of a certain type of tree hollows.

Details

Title
Importance of tree hollows for biodiversity of mites (Acari) in the forest reserve "Srubita" (Carpathian Mountains, south Poland)
Author
SKubala, Piotr; Gurgul, Beata
First page
97
Publication year
2011
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Adam Mickiewicz University, Faculty of Biology, Poznan Society for the Advancement of the Arts and Sciences
ISSN
16447700
e-ISSN
17347467
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1321358581
Copyright
Copyright Versita 2011