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The ecosystem services provided by social insects: traits, management tools and knowledge gaps.
Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society - 1 Oct 2020
Elizalde Luciana, Arbetman Marina, Arnan Xavier, Eggleton Paul, Leal Inara R, Lescano María Natalia, Saez Agustín, Werenkraut Victoria, Pirk Gabriela I
Abstract excerpt
Social insects, i.e. ants, bees, wasps and termites, are key components of ecological communities, and are important ecosystem services (ESs) providers. Here, we review the literature in order to (i) analyse the particular traits of social insects that make them good suppliers of ESs; (ii) compile and assess management strategies that improve the services provided by social insects; and (iii) detect gaps in our...
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