No evidence for an elephant-termite feedback loop in Sand Forest, South Africa

Termites and mammalian herbivores might derive mutual benefit from each other through positive feedback loops, but empirical evidence is lacking. One suggested positive feedback loop is between termites and elephant, both ecosystem engineers. Termites, as decomposer organisms, contribute to nutrient...

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Vydané v:	Biological conservation Ročník 203; s. 125 - 133
Hlavní autori:	Lagendijk, D.D.G., Davies, A.B., Eggleton, P., Slotow, R.
Médium:	Journal Article
Jazyk:	English
Vydavateľské údaje:	Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2016
Predmet:	baits biogeochemical cycles cellulose conservation areas Disturbance ecosystem engineers ecosystems Elephant management Elephantidae forage quality foraging forests herbivores Invertebrates Isoptera issues and policy Keystone species Loxodonta africana mammals soil South Africa summer wet season Wood-feeding termites Woody debris South Africa Elephant management Keystone species Wood-feeding termites Invertebrates Woody debris Disturbance
ISSN:	0006-3207, 1873-2917
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