Abstract:<p>There has been little research on how the composition of underlying rock formation affects animal species&#8217; distribution and abundance. The subject is worthy of consideration as, for example,&#160; it has been shown that ultrabasic and serpentine rocks in particular can give rise to plant biodiversity hotspots with a high level of endemism. Corresponding studies of fauna are lacking. We aim to test the hypothesis that rock type affects mammal abundance and biodiversity.&am… Show more
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