Showing posts with label ant diversity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ant diversity. Show all posts

Wednesday, 11 June 2014

Restoring grasslands: Ant diversity indicates restored grasslands

Date:
June 9, 2014

Source:
South Dakota State University

Summary:
When it comes to restoring grasslands, ecologists may have another way to evaluate their progress -— ants. The more diverse the ant population, the closer a restored section of grassland is to its original state, according to one expert. When it comes to native grasslands, ants are “ecosystem engineers.”


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