2022
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-05616-x
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Livestock grazing impact differently on the functional diversity of dung beetles depending on the regional context in subtropical forests

Abstract: The replacement of native forest by cattle pastures reduces functional diversity; however, little is known about whether the changes depend on regional variation. Dung beetles are one of the most diverse and functionally important taxa; through organic matter burial, dung beetles improve soil quality. We collected dung beetles in native forests and cattle ranching areas in subtropical forests with contrasting climatic conditions: the Atlantic Forest, the Humid Chaco, and the Dry Chaco. We measured 11 traits re… Show more

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“…All traits presented a higher CWM in the Atlantic Forest, due to greater habitat heterogeneity presented in this habitat. The lack of difference in the CWM of the traits contrasts Guerra Alonso et al ( 2022 ) findings that traits related to size and food relocation presented clear differences between forest and pasture, mainly due to forest energy restrictions to telecoprids and the consequence dominance of this habitat by paracoprids.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 78%
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“…All traits presented a higher CWM in the Atlantic Forest, due to greater habitat heterogeneity presented in this habitat. The lack of difference in the CWM of the traits contrasts Guerra Alonso et al ( 2022 ) findings that traits related to size and food relocation presented clear differences between forest and pasture, mainly due to forest energy restrictions to telecoprids and the consequence dominance of this habitat by paracoprids.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 78%
“…In the Argentinian forests, the regional context reflected in different degrees of impact of forest conversion on dung beetle communities, where humid forests presented a higher impact on dung beetle functional diversity than dry forests (Guerra Alonso et al, 2022 ). This contrasts with our results, where these regional differences did not reflect directly on the functional diversity of dung beetle communities.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although the specific mechanisms by which native plants influence dung beetles are not well‐documented, alterations in microclimates are one possible explanation (Gollan et al., 2011). Moreover, native plants associated with native mammals contribute to the functional diversity of dung beetles, potentially through the positive effects of native plants on the quality of mammal dung (Guerra Alonso et al., 2022).…”
Section: Restoration Triangle For Dung Beetlesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Future studies should include a broader suite of biodiversity metrics (e.g., similarity indices, phylogenetic diversity, functional diversity). Similarly, looking beyond taxonomic metrics to focus on how these biodiversity changes influence ecosystem functions and services is a challenge that is yet to be addressed at a global scale (but see (49)). Third, aggregated biodiversity responses for a given taxon do not always reflect species-specific responses within that group.…”
Section: Limitations and Knowledge Gapsmentioning
confidence: 99%