Luis Mauricio Bini

Dec 6, 2023 | nature.com | Jorge Noriega |Joaquín Hortal |Luis Mauricio Bini |Nigel R. Andrew |Mario E. Favila |Kevin D. Floate | +31 more

AbstractDung removal by macrofauna such as dung beetles is an important process for nutrient cycling in pasturelands. Intensification of farming practices generally reduces species and functional diversity of terrestrial invertebrates, which may negatively affect ecosystem services. Here, we investigate the effects of cattle-grazing intensification on dung removal by dung beetles in field experiments replicated in 38 pastures around the world.