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Biodiversity and Conservation
Published in: Biodiversity and Conservation 1/2010

01-01-2010 | Original Paper

Decomposing logs increase oribatid mite assemblage diversity in mixedwood boreal forest

Authors: Andrea D. Déchêne, Christopher M. Buddle

Published in: Biodiversity and Conservation | Issue 1/2010

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Abstract

The removal of timber during harvesting substantially reduces important invertebrate habitat, most noticeably microhabitats associated with fallen trees. Oribatid mite diversity in downed woody material (DWM) using species-level data has not been well studied. We investigated the influence of decaying logs on the spatial distribution of oribatid mites on the forest floor at the sylviculture et aménagement forestiers écosystémique (SAFE) research station in the Abitibi region in NW Québec. In June 2006, six aspen logs were selected for study, and samples were taken at three distances for each log: directly on top of the log (ON), directly beside the log (ADJ) and at least one metre away from the log and any other fallen wood (AWAY). Samples ON logs consisted of a litter layer sample, an upper wood sample and an inner wood sample. Samples at the ADJ and AWAY distances consisted of litter samples and soil cores. The highest species richness was collected ON logs, and logs harboured a distinct oribatid species composition compared to nearby forest floor. There were species-specific changes in abundance with increasing distance away from DWM, which indicates an influence of DWM in structuring oribatid assemblages on the forest floor. Additionally, each layer (litter, wood and soil) exhibited a unique species composition and hosted a different diversity of oribatid mites. This study further highlights the importance of DWM to forest biodiversity by creating habitat for unique assemblages of oribatid mites.
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Metadata
Title
Decomposing logs increase oribatid mite assemblage diversity in mixedwood boreal forest
Authors
Andrea D. Déchêne
Christopher M. Buddle
Publication date
01-01-2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
Biodiversity and Conservation / Issue 1/2010
Print ISSN: 0960-3115
Electronic ISSN: 1572-9710
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-009-9719-y

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