Habitat requirements of riparian arthropods on gravel bars: Implications for conservation and management of braided river floodplains.

ABSTRACT: In their pristine state, river landscapes consist of complex mosaics of aquatic and terrestrial habitats. They are highly dynamic and, with their harsh environments, offer living space for many specialists. In the present study, the habitat choice of specialists of the riparian arthropod community was studied on a near-natural stretch of the Upper Isar River. Study period was between May and July 2011. Araneae, Formicidae and Staphylinidae were the most common taxa. The dominant species was Pardosa wagleri with 1,092 individuals, followed by Arctosa cinerea with 184 and Paederidus rubrothoracicus with 154 individuals. These three species made up 54% of all located individuals and were considered as representatives for the invertebrate community. Remaining species had by far smaller proport

SUBMITTER: Wessels R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9514604 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature