Spatio-temporal variation of Cerambycidae-host tree interaction networks.

ABSTRACT: Despite its high ecological importance, the commensal interactions at community level are poorly studied. In tropical dry forests (TDF) there is a great diversity of species adapted to the high seasonality that characterizes them; however, little is known regarding how the spatial and temporal availability of resources generates changes in the pattern of commensal interactions. We experimentally studied changes in the diversity, composition, and pattern of interactions in spatio-temporal associations between the saproxylophagous beetles and their host trees in a TDF in Morelos, Mexico. A total of 65 host tree species were selected, from which 16 wood sections were obtained per species. These sections were exposed in the field to allow oviposition by the cerambycids under four different (sp

SUBMITTER: Ramos-Robles M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7010308 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature