Spatial distribution of the ground beatles populations in industrial cities (on the example of Nikopol) Cover Image

Просторовий розподіл популяцій турунів-міксофітофагів в умовах промислового міста (на прикладі м. Нікополь)
Spatial distribution of the ground beatles populations in industrial cities (on the example of Nikopol)

Author(s): V. V. Bolgarin
Subject(s): Political Ecology, Environmental interactions
Published by: Дніпропетровський національний університет імені Олеся Гончара
Keywords: Amara; Ophonus; Harpalus; urban environment;

Summary/Abstract: The influence of abiotic factors on species of Amara, Ophonus, Harpalus in the urban environment has been studied. The features of the ground beetles distribution in the districts of Nikopol have been analysed. The influence of roadway on the vital functions of ground beetles has been cleared up. Quantitative data of Amara, Ophonus, Harpalus numbers in the town of Nikopol have been discussed. The advantage of natural factors over anthropogenic ones for the existence of soil mesofauna in industrial town has been established.

  • Issue Year: 18/2010
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 10-14
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Ukrainian