This research finds that ground beetles exhibit significant morphometric variability, suggesting habitat quality differences in managed and natural areas.
Key Points
Morphometric variability is greater in agrarian landscapes than in protected areas, indicating habitat quality differences.
Higher median values in morphometric characters were observed in the Dunajské Luhy Protected Landscape Area compared to agrarian habitats.
Using PCA analysis, the study confirmed the correlation between morphometric characters and habitat quality.
The study highlights the role of ground beetles as bioindicators in evaluating ecosystem health in different land uses.