Successional changes and diversity of soil macrofaunal communities of chalk grasslands in Upper-Normandy (France)

Key Points

• Soil macrofaunal communities exhibit significant diversity changes over time, highlighting ecosystem dynamics.
• A total of 35 species were identified, showing a clear pattern of succession in grassland habitats.
• Observational analysis of soil samples from chalk grasslands in Upper-Normandy uncovered community variation.
• Findings support the importance of maintaining biodiversity for healthy grassland ecosystems.