Dung beetle–mammal associations: methods, research trends and future directions
Dung beetles are increasingly used as a study taxon—both as bioindicators of
environmental change, and as a model system for exploring ecosystem functioning. The …
environmental change, and as a model system for exploring ecosystem functioning. The …
Understanding what bioindicators are actually indicating: Linking disturbance responses to ecological traits of dung beetles and ants
RL Carvalho, AN Andersen, DV Anjos, R Pacheco… - Ecological …, 2020 - Elsevier
Biological responses to a disturbance can vary among taxa, which challenges the use of
bioindicators for representing biodiversity responses more broadly. Linking ecological traits …
bioindicators for representing biodiversity responses more broadly. Linking ecological traits …
Ecological relationships between coprophagous insects and livestock production: a review
The ecological function played by the coprophagous insects is an important issue in
livestock production contexts. The role of this fauna, specially dung beetles, provides …
livestock production contexts. The role of this fauna, specially dung beetles, provides …
Lasting decrease in functionality and richness: Effects of ivermectin use on dung beetle communities
L Ambrožová, FXJ Sládeček, T Zítek, M Perlík… - Agriculture, Ecosystems …, 2021 - Elsevier
Use of ivermectin in agro-ecosystems negatively affects non-target dung beetles, which
provide keystone ecosystem services for pasture functioning. While the direct effects of …
provide keystone ecosystem services for pasture functioning. While the direct effects of …
Tropical savanna conversion to exotic pastures negatively affects taxonomic and functional diversity of dung beetle assemblages, but not dung removal
R Maciel, RF Braga, RL Carvalho… - Insect Conservation …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The replacement of natural systems with agricultural lands is the main factor resulting in land
use change in tropical regions. Tropical savannas cover more than 20% of the global land …
use change in tropical regions. Tropical savannas cover more than 20% of the global land …
Effects of the progressive abandonment of grazing on dung beetle biodiversity: body size matters
Dung beetles are an ecologically important group of insect species inhabiting semi-natural
grasslands in Europe. Despite their ecological importance, several dung beetle species are …
grasslands in Europe. Despite their ecological importance, several dung beetle species are …
Dung beetle assemblages attracted to cow and horse dung: The importance of mouthpart traits, body size, and nesting behavior in the community assembly process
Dung beetles use excrement for feeding and reproductive purposes. Although they use a
range of dung types, there have been several reports of dung beetles showing a preference …
range of dung types, there have been several reports of dung beetles showing a preference …
Abundance and diversity of dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea) as affected by grazing management in the Nebraska sandhills ecosystem
PM Wagner, GO Abagandura, M Mamo… - Environmental …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea) serve a significant role in regulating
ecosystem services on rangelands. However, the influence of grazing management on dung …
ecosystem services on rangelands. However, the influence of grazing management on dung …
Dung beetles: Functional identity, not functional diversity, accounts for ecological process disruption caused by the use of veterinary medical products
The impact of veterinary medical products (VMPs) on dung beetles has been thoroughly
investigated. However, less is known about the ecological consequences for the ecosystem …
investigated. However, less is known about the ecological consequences for the ecosystem …
Linking dung beetle diversity and its ecological function in a gradient of livestock intensification management in the Neotropical region
In the coming decades, the rapid expansion of livestock production in highly biodiverse
regions is likely to increase deforestation, threatening biodiversity and disrupting key …
regions is likely to increase deforestation, threatening biodiversity and disrupting key …