Ecology of Italian Protura

Galli, Loris; Capurro, Matteo; Molyneux, Tony; Torti, Carlo; Zinni, Matteo

doi:10.1016/j.pedobi.2019.01.004

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“…Furthermore, an indirect influence of pH on oribatid mites density through humus form was outlined by Maraun and Scheu (2000). A negative effect of pH was recorded on Protura density in Italian chestnut and beech forests (Galli et al, 2019). On the contrary, in New Zealand forests, no relationship between soil organic matter, nitrogen, phosphorus, pH, cation exchange capacity, and the density of Protura was found (Minor, 2008).…”

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First application of the QBS-ar Index in South America for the assessment of the biological quality of soils in Chile

Galli¹,

Lanza²,

Rellini³

2021

Soil Sci. Ann.

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First application of the QBS-ar Index in South America for the assessment of the biological quality of soils in Chile

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Lanza²,

Rellini³

2021

Soil Sci. Ann.

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“…Despite the many taxonomic papers published on this group [7], Protura still remain one of the less known hexapods, especially from a systematic, ecological and biogeographical viewpoint [12]. The density of Protura in soils can range from a few hundred to thousands of individuals per square meter, and their distribution is usually aggregated in relation to environmental characteristics (vegetation cover, soil pH and texture [15], and pheromones [12]. Their feeding habits are probably related to mycorrhizae, from which they take nutrients through their styliform buccal pieces [16].…”

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“…In a study that takes into consideration macro-and mesofauna in soil contaminated by oil extraction in Mexico, the authors in [20] reported that Protura were only found in control sites. The authors in [15] pointed out that some species of Protura, such as Acerentulus cunhai (Condé, 1950) and Gracilentulus gracilis (Berlese, 1908), are more tolerant to anthropogenic and degraded areas than others (e.g., Acerentomon nemorale Womersley 1927; Acerentomon brevisetosum Condé, 1945; Acerella remyi Condé, 1944; Eosentomon silesiacum Szeptycki, 1985; Eosentomon stompi Szeptycki and Weiner, 1993). In a study conducted in Vienna, Christian and Szeptycki [21] showed that the absence of Protura in all garden and arable sites investigated could be induced by agrochemicals or repeated mechanical disturbance.…”

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Soil Health and Arthropods: From Complex System to Worthwhile Investigation

Menta

Remelli

2020

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The dramatic increase in soil degradation in the last few decades has led to the need to identify methods to define not only soil quality but also, in a holistic approach, soil health. In the past twenty years, indices based on living communities have been proposed alongside the already proven physical-chemical methods. Among them, some soil invertebrates have been included in monitoring programs as bioindicators of soil quality. Being an important portion of soil fauna, soil arthropods are involved in many soil processes such as organic matter decomposition and translocation, nutrient cycling, microflora activity regulation and bioturbation. Many studies have reported the use of soil arthropods to define soil quality; among taxa, some have been explored more in depth, typically Acari and Collembola, while generally less abundant groups, such as Palpigradi or Embioptera, have not been investigated much. This paper aims to evaluate and compare the use of different soil microarthropod taxa in soil degradation/quality studies to highlight which groups are the most reported for soil monitoring and which are the most sensitive to soil degradation. We have decided not to include the two most present and abundant taxa, Acari and Collembola, in this paper in consideration of the vast amount of existing literature and focus the discussion on the other microarthropod groups. We reported some studies for each taxon highlighting the use of the group as soil quality indicator. A brief section reporting some indices based on soil microarthropods is proposed at the end of this specific discussion. This paper can be considered as a reference point in the use of soil arthropods to estimate soil quality and health.

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“…Protura (Figure 4f) are found almost universally, where there is decaying organic matter and sufficient moisture, essentially in the first centimeters of the soil [99,100]. Vegetation and the physicochemical characteristics of the soils may also influence their population density [100].…”

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“…Protura may potentially serve as indicators for several ecological conditions in the soil. Thus, their abundance and richness, as well as community composition, may reflect an association with fungal communities and the presence of mycorrhiza development [101,102]; they can also reflect the level of habitat disturbance due to actions, such as urbanization [100,103,104] and agrochemical presence or repeated mechanical disturbance [103]. In very disturbed and degraded soils, Protura either can be completely absent [82] or only represented by widely distributed species [100].…”

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Soil Arthropods in the Douro Demarcated Region Vineyards: General Characteristics and Ecosystem Services Provided

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Viticulture is one of the oldest and most profitable forms of agriculture; it is also one of the most intensive farming systems. As intensive cultivation threatens the environment, there is increasing interest in the concept of sustainability within the wine industry, as well as new business opportunities, as customers begin to pay more attention to environmental and sustainability issues. Recognizing the key role of soil quality in environmentally and economically sustainable viticulture makes it essential to understand better soil arthropod communities, given their crucial functions in maintaining soil quality and health. The ‘Douro Demarcated Region’ (DDR) in northern Portugal offers good potential, in regards to biodiversity, due to its significant areas of non-crop habitats. This work aims to compile information on soil arthropod communities (both soil surface and soil-living) collected in the DDR vineyard agroecosystems. A description of the ecosystem services provided by them, as a basis for the development and implementation of sustainable viticulture systems, is also an objective of this work. An important set of soil arthropods necessary for the delivery of vital ecosystem services for viticulture, with particular reference to supporting and regulating services, occurred in this ecosystem. Eight classes were chiefly represented in a sample of about 167,000 arthropod specimens: Arachnida, Chilopoda, Diplopoda, Entognatha, Insecta, Malacostraca, Pauropoda, and Symphyla. The most representative were Entognatha and Insecta in soil-surface arthropods, and Arachnida and Entognatha in soil-living arthropods. The presence of recognized groups as bioindicators in agroecosystems, such as soil quality indicators, is also revealed. This knowledge is expected to contribute to a more efficient and sustainable management of the viticultural ecosystem.

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Ecology of Italian Protura

Cited by 9 publications

References 20 publications

First application of the QBS-ar Index in South America for the assessment of the biological quality of soils in Chile

First application of the QBS-ar Index in South America for the assessment of the biological quality of soils in Chile

Soil Health and Arthropods: From Complex System to Worthwhile Investigation

Soil Arthropods in the Douro Demarcated Region Vineyards: General Characteristics and Ecosystem Services Provided

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