Vertical migration of Onychiurus subtensis (Collembola) in relation to rainfall and microbial activity

Authors

M. Hassall
S. Visser
D. Parkinson

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Pedobiologia

Volume

29

Issue

3

First Page

175

Last Page

182

Publication Date

1986

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Abstract

Changes in the vertical distribution of the Collembolan Onychiurus subtenuis were observed in the litter layers of a Populus tremuloides woodland in Alberta, Canada during summer and autumn. Field studies showed that the Collembola moved down into the deeper horizons of the litter profile during the dry summer months but that a significant proportion of the population returned to the surface litter layers within a few hours after summer rain storms and remained to feed there until the litter dried out again.

Recommended Citation

Hassall, M., S. Visser & D. Parkinson, 1986. Vertical migration of Onychiurus subtenuis (Collembola) in relation to rainfall and microbial activity. Pedobiologia 29, 175-182