Numerous studies have examined the effect of urbanization on species richness and most
studies implicate urbanization as the major cause of biodiversity loss. However, no study …

The continuous increase in urbanization has been perceived as a major threat for
biodiversity, particularly within tropical regions. Urban areas, however, may still provide …

Aim We investigate the dynamics of ant biodiversity patterns and community structure from
the Eocene until the present. Our goal is to empirically test hypotheses regarding the …

BACKGROUND Many ant species are pests in urban, agricultural, and natural habitats
around the world. The primary means of reducing or eliminating ant infestations utilizes …

A diversidade e a estrutura das comunidades biológicas são afetadas pela intensificação
das atividades antrópicas. Este estudo avaliou a estrutura das assembleias de formigas de …

Climate change and invasive species threaten biodiversity, yet rigorous monitoring of their
impact can be costly. Citizen science is increasingly used as a tool for monitoring exotic …

Invasive species and habitat disturbance threaten biodiversity worldwide by modifying
ecosystem performance and displacing native organisms. Similar homogenization impacts …

We document the distribution of ants present in North Carolina. We revisit the list of North
Carolina ants for the first time since 1962, based on literature records, museum collection …

Grasslands are globally imperilled ecosystems due to widespread conversion to agriculture
and there is a concerted effort to catalogue arthropod diversity in grasslands to guide …

The establishment and spread of non-native species often results in negative impacts on
biodiversity and ecosystem function. Several species of saltcedar, Tamarix spp. L., have …