Colonization of new habitats by earthworms

Marinissen, J.C.Y.; Bosch, Frank van den

doi:10.1007/bf00317626

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“…The latter has a major influence on the rate of population 863 expansion. In earthworms, for example, the velocity of dispersal has been estimated at less 864 than 10 m per year (Marinissen and van den Bosch, 1992), but this is specific to ecological 865 category, with anecic (surface-feeding) earthworms having more rapid dispersal rates than 866 endogeic (soil dwelling) species in both temperate and tropical situations. 867…”

Section: Soil Invertebrates In the Face Of Climate Change 784mentioning

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The implications of climate change for positive contributions of invertebrates to world agriculture.

Cock¹,

Biesmeijer²,

Cannon³

et al. 2013

CABI Reviews

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Terrestrial invertebrate species play a dominant role in the trophic dynamics of agricultural ecosystems. Subtle changes in the composition of communities and species interactions at different trophic levels, and role of ecosystem engineers can dramatically modify the effects of invertebrates on plant productivity in agricultural systems. The effect of climate change on relevant invertebrates in agricultural systems, and their potential to adapt or move is discussed. All terrestrial systems (including forestry and pasture) are considered, although the main focus is on crop production systems. Our treatise centres on whole organisms (as opposed to genetic information from invertebrates) that play key roles in agricultural systems. We start with an overview of current thinking on how climate change may affect invertebrates. Then, recognizing the great invertebrate biodiversity associated with agro-ecosystems, the review focuses on three key groups - soil invertebrates, biological control agents and pollinators. A variety of research gaps became apparent during the course of our review. Specific conclusions regarding the impact of climate change on particular elements of invertebrate genetic resources in agriculture are not possible yet. Existing evidence suggests that three general assumptions can be made. First, it is probable that climate change will disrupt to varying degrees the role and use of invertebrates in agriculture, especially sustainable agriculture, even though the precise nature of the disruptions is not yet known. Second, without intervention, these disruptions will result in production losses particularly in sustainable agriculture, even though the scale and extent of the losses is not yet known. Third, the extent of some of the losses will justify intervention to facilitate adaptations of the invertebrates, even though the methods with which to intervene and policies to facilitate this intervention are not yet in place.

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Section: Soil Invertebrates In the Face Of Climate Change 784mentioning

confidence: 99%

The implications of climate change for positive contributions of invertebrates to world agriculture.

Cock¹,

Biesmeijer²,

Cannon³

et al. 2013

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“…The quality of the ingested material, as well as the contribution of earthworms to cast production and aggregation are well documented [13,22,33,49]. Furthermore, Marinissen and van den Bosch [31] proposed a simple model on the colonization of new habitats by earthworms such as grasslands, while Zorn et al [57] examined the earthworm population dynamics in a floodplain system in relation to frequency and duration of flooding events. However, the colonization of young environments by different worm species and the first interactions between mineral and organic materials under the influence of soil fauna in the upper soil layers are not well known, particularly in the first steps of soil formation and aggregation.…”

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Influence of some physicochemical and biological parameters on soil structure formation in alluvial soils

Bullinger-Weber

Bayon

Guénat

et al. 2007

European Journal of Soil Biology

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This study examines the role of abiotic (texture, calcium carbonates or iron) and biotic parameters (earthworm and enchytraeid activities) on the initial phases of soil aggregation. Our research focused on humus forms in alluvial soils, which are considered as young and heterogeneous environments. We hypothesized that the soil structure formation is determined by both the nature of the recent alluvial deposits and the soil fauna. For this purpose, six sites were chosen throughout two types of softwood forests (willow and alder forest) representing two stages of vegetation succession. Evidence of soil texture influence on aggregate stability was observed. A dominance of a coarse sand fraction caused a quick colonization of enchytraeids and epigeic earthworms while a silty texture favoured the presence of anecic earthworms, thus increasing the aggregate stabilisation. Iron forms, acting as cementing agents, were observed in the coarse silt, while calcium carbonates were equally distributed among the textural fractions. Active calcium carbonate fraction, binding organic matter with mineral components, was not found in the coarse sand fraction. In conclusion, the tree age cannot alone be used as an indicator of the humus form evolution but biological and physicochemical parameters also influence the initial steps of soil structuration.

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“…The broad regional extent of invasions cannot be explained solely by natural dispersal, which is slow (5-15 m/year, Marinissen and van den Bosch 1992). Instead, invasion patterns are consistent with humanassisted dispersal.…”

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confidence: 89%

Invasions of non-native earthworms related to population declines of ground-nesting songbirds across a regional extent in northern hardwood forests of North America

2012

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Non-native invasive earthworms (Lumbricus spp.) substantially change previously earthwormfree hardwood forests of North America by consuming the leaf litter layer, reducing cover and richness of herbaceous plants, and increasing dominance of sedges and grasses. These changes have been associated with reduced density of Ovenbirds (Seiurus aurocapilla) and Hermit Thrushes (Catharus guttatus) in 10-20 ha forest stands, and with reduced Ovenbird nesting success. Whether earthworms reduce songbird populations across a regional extent is unclear. We investigated relationships among Lumbricus, vegetation structure, landscape patterns of forest cover, and density of four ground-nesting songbird species at points scattered across the Chequamegon-Nicolet (Wisconsin) and Chippewa (Minnesota) National Forests, USA. In both national forests, Ovenbird density was significantly lower at invaded points than Lumbricus-free points, but only in sugar maple (Acer saccharum) and sugar maple/basswood (Tilia americana) (hereafter, maple-basswood) woodlands. Density of the Hermit Thrush, Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia), and Veery (Catharus fuscescens) did not differ in relation to Lumbricus. In maple-basswood forests, Lumbricus biomass was the best predictor of Ovenbird density, with greater biomass associated with reduced density. Vegetation structure and landscape pattern variables received weak support as density predictors. Across all forest types, Ovenbird density was most strongly related to forest cover within 500 and 1,000 m radii. Our results suggest that earthworm invasions may pose a regional threat to Ovenbirds within maple-basswood forests of the U.S. northern Midwest.

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Colonization of new habitats by earthworms

Cited by 150 publications

References 16 publications

The implications of climate change for positive contributions of invertebrates to world agriculture.

The implications of climate change for positive contributions of invertebrates to world agriculture.

Influence of some physicochemical and biological parameters on soil structure formation in alluvial soils

Invasions of non-native earthworms related to population declines of ground-nesting songbirds across a regional extent in northern hardwood forests of North America

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