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The study aims to assess how urbanization and green space management affect ant species and their role in seed dispersal.

March 7, 2026Urban EcosystemsOpen Access

Little things in the cities: green spaces management shapes species centrality in ant-diaspore network in a vast Tropical City

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Analysis reveals how green space management shapes ant-diaspore interactions in urban environments, highlighting ecological implications.

The study aims to assess how urbanization and green space management affect ant species and their role in seed dispersal.
Assessed ant-diaspore interactions in 14 urban green spaces in Brazil
Recorded ant behavior towards artificial diaspores
Calculated ant centrality and diaspore removal efficiency across varied management practices
Classified ants into functional groups based on their behavior
Central ant species composition varied between preserved and managed green spaces
Intense management reduced dispersal efficiency of large-bodied ants
Epigaeic generalist predators were found to remove diaspores effectively in well-preserved areas
Urban heterogeneity influenced the functional roles and niche specificities of ant species

Dolabela et al. (2026) studied this question.

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