Separating effects of species identity and species richness on predation, pathogen dissemination and resistance to invasive species in tropical ant communities

摘要

1 Ants are abundant in natural and managed tropical ecosystems and can have an impact on herbivorous arthropods, as well as plant pathogens. Although it has been shown for plants that the diversity of communities can result in improved ecosystem functioning, it remains uncertain how the species richness of ants affects multiple ecosystem services and disservices.