The invertebrate fauna of grassland and its influence on productivity. 1. The composition of the fauna
- 1 June 1987
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Grass and Forage Science
- Vol. 42 (2) , 103-120
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2494.1987.tb02097.x
Abstract
The invertebrate groups which are of most significance in grassland are briefly reviewed. Factors influencing the abundance and composition of the fauna are considered together with the types of damage caused in grassland, the economic importance of such damage and beneficial effects on soil fertility.This publication has 147 references indexed in Scilit:
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