| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6297825 | Applied Soil Ecology | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Colonies of Atta sexdens accelerate organic matter decomposition. ⺠Nest refuse had higher decay rate compared to the leaf fragments. ⺠Chemical constitution of substrates (leaf fragments and refuse) differs considerably. ⺠The low residence time of nest refuse was related to lignin/cellulose ratio.
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Authors
Leandro Sousa-Souto, Marcelo Braga Bueno Guerra, Bianca G. Ambrogi, Edenir R. Pereira-Filho,