| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4393651 | Journal of Arid Environments | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Species distribution and individual movement were analyzed to study shrub effect on desert beetles. ⺠Beetles preferred shrubs in an arid ecosystem characterized by low shrub density. ⺠Beetles preferred open patches in a shrub-rich semi-arid ecosystem. ⺠Observations on beetle movement explained these contradicting effects of shrubs. ⺠Beetle movement was affected by shrubs' shading suggesting dependency on shrub structure.
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Authors
O. Shelef, E. Groner,