Invertebrates comprise the most diversified animal group on Earth. Due to their long
evolutionary history and small size, invertebrates occupy a remarkable range of ecological …

Environmental and ecological degradation can be monitored by biological indicators such
as plants, yet little research has been done using subterranean organisms such as …

Despite their importance both in soil functioning and as soil indicators, the response of
microarthropods to various land uses is still unclear. The aim of this study is to assess the …

Urban areas are radically growing worldwide, causing changes in biodiversity and natural
habitats. We studied the effects of urbanisation on millipede (Diplopoda) assemblages along …

Green roofs, especially productive ones (eg of edible biomass), are urban ecosystems
developed in response to the scarcity of arable areas in urban environments. Their …

Some of the most important functional traits in animals are related to the potentially vast
array of feeding strategies and microhabitat use. Correlated evolution of diet and habitat …

The intensification and subsequent closing down of industrial activities during the last
century has left behind large surfaces of derelict lands. Derelict soils have low fertility, can …

Anthropization often leads to land use transformation, causing deep changes to soil
properties and its quality. Land use change could be an environmental and socioeconomic …

Vacant land in legacy cities is increasingly recognized as a resource to support biodiversity
and improve the quality of life for residents. However, the capacity for vacant lot parcels to …

Aim Species shift their ranges as a consequence of climate change, hence modifying the
structure of local assemblages. This may have important consequences for ecosystem …