Weaver Ants Provide Ecosystem Services to Tropical Tree Crops

Generalist predators bring a complex mix of beneficial and harmful effects to agroecosystems. When these predators feed on herbivorous pests, biological control is improved with the potential to increase crop yield. However, generalists often feed on predators, pollinators, and plants, which might w...

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Main Authors: Jessa H. Thurman, Tobin D. Northfield, William E. Snyder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fevo.2019.00120/full