Phenology is the study of timing of periodic activities in biological life cycles. It describes an
inherent component of ecosystem dynamics, and shifts in biological activity have been …

Habitat selection and seasonal changes are key drivers of the population dynamics of many
species. We analyzed how the environmental structure influences species establishment in …

The Brazilian semiarid region has a clear distinction between the dry season, which can last
up to nine months, and the rainy season. Caves are connected to different extents to surface …

Land use change brought about by population increase and growing pressure to produce
food represents a major threat to tropical biodiversity both currently and in the future …

The taxonomy of the giant ants of the genus Dinoponera is revised based on female and
male morphology. Eight species are recognized. Dinoponera nicinha sp. nov., from …

Dinoponera Roger 1861 has been revised several times. However, species limits remain
questionable due to limited collection and undescribed males. We re-evaluate the species …

The A ustralian desert ant M elophorus bagoti (F ormicidae) is a thermophilic, solitary
foraging ant that inhabits the semi‐arid regions of A ustralia. In recent years, it has become a …

This study characterizes the foraging activity of the queenless ant Dinoponera quadriceps
(Kempf)(Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in its natural environment by testing the hypotheses that …

The richness and abundance of Collembola species can be influenced by many biotic and
abiotic factors, mainly humidity. The semiarid region of Brazil is dominated by Caatinga …

Environmental variables such as temperature and rainfall can directly affect the community
structure of dipterans. Seasonal oscillations in the abundance of species of Drosophilidae …