Assessing the Role of Differential Herbivore Performance Among Plant Species in Associational Effects Involving the Invasive Stink Bug<i>Bagrada hilaris</i>(Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Lillian, Sarah; Redak, Richard A.; Daugherty, Matthew P.

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“…Wild ungulates affect ecosystem structure and function, and can serve as an important ecological indicator of the terrestrial ecosystem health [9]. Wild ungulates are highly integrated with components of grassland food webs that exert strong direct and indirect influences on vegetation composition, which may alter plant communities through the extensive grazing, browsing, trampling and defecation [10], not only shaping the structure and distribution of the vegetation, but also affecting nutrient flows and the responses of associated fauna [11][12][13]. Additionally, wild ungulates often forage and damage cropland, as well as compete for resources with livestock, potentially creating sources of conflicts between humans and wild ungulates [14,15].…”

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Temporal and Spatial Activity Patterns of Sympatric Wild Ungulates in Qinling Mountains, China

Xue

Liao

et al. 2022

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Dramatic increases in populations of wild ungulates have brought a new ecological issue in the Qinling mountains. Information on species’ niche differentiation will contribute to a greater understanding of the mechanisms of coexistence, so as to ultimately benefit the conservation and management of ecological communities. In this study, camera trapping was used to investigate spatial and temporal activity patterns of sympatric wild ungulates in the Qinling Mountains of China, where top predators were virtually absent. We obtained 15,584 independent detections of seven wild ungulate species during 93,606 camera-trap days from April 2014 to October 2017. Results showed that (i) the capture rate differed significantly across species, with the capture rate of reeve muntjac being significantly higher than that of other species; (ii) the wild boar had a higher occupancy rates (ψ = 0.888) than other six ungulates, and distance to settlements had a negative relationship with wild boar (β = −0.24 ± 0.17); (iii) the forest musk deer and mainland serow had low spatial overlaps with other five wild ungulates, while spatial overlap indices of any two given pairs of wild ungulates were relatively high; (iv) all wild ungulates species (expect wild boar) were mainly active during crepuscular and diurnal periods, and showed bimodal activity peaks at around 05:00–07:00 and 17:00–19:00; and finally, (v) all wild ungulates showed moderate to high temporal overlaps. The results provided detailed information of the spatial and temporal ecology of wild ungulate communities in forest ecosystems of China, which also would be a guide to establish conservation priorities as well as efficient management programs.

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Temporal and Spatial Activity Patterns of Sympatric Wild Ungulates in Qinling Mountains, China

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“…They are an intricate component of grassland food webs, exerting significant direct and indirect effects. Activities that include grazing, browsing, trampling, and defecation can reshape plant communities and influence nutrient cycles [3]. However, ungulates face a variety of threats across the globe that are significantly affecting their populations.…”

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Spatiotemporal Mechanisms of the Coexistence of Reintroduced Scimitar-Horned Oryx and Native Dorcas Gazelle in Sidi Toui National Park, Tunisia

Louhichi,

Khorchani,

Petretto

et al. 2024

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Examining the distribution patterns and spatiotemporal niche overlap of sympatric species is crucial for understanding core concepts in community ecology and for the effective management of multi-species habitats within shared landscapes. Using data from 26 camera-traps, recorded over two years (December 2020–November 2022), in Sidi Toui National Park (STNP), Tunisia, we investigate habitat use and activity patterns of the scimitar-horned oryx (n = 1865 captures) and dorcas gazelle (n = 1208 captures). Using information theory and multi-model inference methods, along with the Pianka index, we evaluated the habitat characteristics influencing species distribution and their spatial niche overlap. To delineate daily activity patterns, we applied kernel density estimation. Our findings indicate minimal spatial overlap and distinct environmental factors determining suitable habitats for each species. Furthermore, we found significant temporal niche overlaps, indicative of synchrony in daily activity patterns, with both species showing peak activity at dawn and dusk. Our results indicated that oryx and gazelle differ in at least one dimension of their ecological niche at the current density levels, which contributes to their long-term and stable coexistence in STNP.

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Trophic Niche of Coexistence of Reintroduced Scimitar-Horned Oryx and Native Dorcas Gazelle in Sidi Toui National Park, Tunisia

Louhichi,

Ferreira,

Rodrigues

et al. 2024

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Assessing the Role of Differential Herbivore Performance Among Plant Species in Associational Effects Involving the Invasive Stink BugBagrada hilaris(Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Cited by 3 publications

References 43 publications

Temporal and Spatial Activity Patterns of Sympatric Wild Ungulates in Qinling Mountains, China

Temporal and Spatial Activity Patterns of Sympatric Wild Ungulates in Qinling Mountains, China

Spatiotemporal Mechanisms of the Coexistence of Reintroduced Scimitar-Horned Oryx and Native Dorcas Gazelle in Sidi Toui National Park, Tunisia

Trophic Niche of Coexistence of Reintroduced Scimitar-Horned Oryx and Native Dorcas Gazelle in Sidi Toui National Park, Tunisia

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