Research Article | Published: 01 December 2000

Density, Diversity and Dynamics of Soil Acrofauna in Kashmir Himalayas

G. M. Mir

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 23 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 375-379 | 2000
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-5V6M5W | Cite this article

Abstract

Acarina form the most abundant component of Soil microarthropods with a profusion of species. The mite population being in dynamic equilibrium activity of some surges in one reason, that of others in other season. As high as 11226 individuals/m2 were observed in May against a very low population pulse of 995 individuals/m2 in February in coniferous forest stand, and 7132 individuals/m2 individuals in April against a meagre population of 903 individuals/m2 in January.

Natural ecosystem and animal life greatly influenced the physio-chemical properties of the soil. High degree of aggregation and efficient adaptability for diverse environmental conditions is the basis for density, deiversity and dynamics of acrofauna population in soils.

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Mir, G.M., 2000. Density, Diversity and Dynamics of Soil Acrofauna in Kashmir Himalayas. Indian Journal of Forestry, 23(4), pp.375-379. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-5V6M5W

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