Agricultural and Biological Sciences
8 years ago

Shore fly habitats reveal key factors shaping species diversity patterns.

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Freshwater Invertebrate Biology
Habitat Characteristics and the Diversity Patterns of Shore Flies (Diptera: Ephydridae)
Joseph F. Scheiring, D. L. Deonier

Paper Summary

Shore flies' diversity is influenced by habitat characteristics like inundation frequency, substrate moisture, and vegetation type. Different factors affect species diversity, richness, and evenness, showing that shore flies adapt to various environments in a generalized way.

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