Cicada-MET: an efficient ecological monitoring protocol of cicada populations
Pere Pons,
Roger Puig-Gironès,
Carles Tobella
et al.
Abstract:Cicadas are a fascinating group of insects that play an essential role in terrestrial ecosystems. Their long-lasting association with plant roots encourages their use as indicators of vegetation and soil integrity. Cicada-MET is a novel, standardized method for monitoring cicada populations by counting cicada exuviae (i.e., the skin of emerged nymphs), providing an effective and efficient means to study their distribution, abundance, and ecology. The method involves annual exuviae counts along transects and fi… Show more
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