The composition of aerial insect communities varies across habitats in an endangered oak ecosystem
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Title
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The composition of aerial insect communities varies across habitats in an endangered oak ecosystem
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Author
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shayla solomon
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Ava Howard
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Jeff Snyder
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Gareth Hopkins
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Date
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27 May 2021
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Type
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Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage
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Identifier
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aes/317
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Language
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eng
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Abstract
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Insect communities are sensitive to changes in their habitat including light and moisture levels, and as such can be considered important indicators of environmental change. We studied the abundance, diversity, and composition of insect families within three contrasting habitats in a 100-ha endangered oak ecosystem in central Oregon in order to gain baseline knowledge of these communities and how they might change with habitat restoration. Sampled habitats included an open-grassy savannah, semi-open woodland, and a conifer-deciduous mixed forest. Approximately 500 insects were collected and identified in Fall 2019. There was no significant difference in the mean number or diversity of insects collected in the different habitats. However, there was a difference in the composition of insect communities, with mixed conifer-oak forests having significantly different types of insects than the relatively interchangeable savannah and woodland. This important baseline information will allow us to assess the success of our restoration efforts in this endangered ecosystem.
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Rights
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Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author.
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Department
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Biology
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Faculty Sponsor
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Gareth Hopkins
