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November 28, 2025Ecological EntomologyOpen Access

The role of habitat simplification and seasonality in shaping interactions between ants, plants and herbivores in a neotropical savanna

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ESEdvânia Costa de Oliveira SáFCFlávio CamarotaPMPoliane Neres Morais

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals interactions between ants and herbivorous insects in Brazilian cerrado, indicating seasonality and chronic disturbances alter ecosystem dynamics.

Key Points

  • Ant-plant interactions are shaped by seasonality and chronic anthropogenic disturbances, influencing EFN secretion and leaf herbivory.
  • Herbivorous insects and ant diversity are impacted by environmental changes, particularly during different seasons.
  • Analysis of plant-insect relationships over one year highlights the importance of seasonal variation in EFN activity.
  • Results underscore the complexity of ecological interactions in tropical ecosystems and the implications for biodiversity management.

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Sá et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6928f113a65b730b9ea79e64https://doi.org/10.1111/een.70047
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