publication . Article . 2006

Evaluating spatial autocorrelation and depletion in pitfall-trap studies of environmental gradients

Leon A. Barmuta; Susan C. Baker;
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  • Published: 13 Jul 2006 Journal: Journal of Insect Conservation, volume 10, pages 269-276 (issn: 1366-638X, eissn: 1572-9753, Copyright policy)
  • Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Abstract
Studies of environmental gradients like edge effects commonly employ designs where samples are collected at unequal distances within transects. This approach risks confounding species patterns caused by the environmental gradient with patterns resulting from the spatial arrangement of the sampling scheme. Spatial autocorrelation and depletion (reduced catch) have the potential to influence pitfall-trap collections of invertebrates. Readily available control data from a study of edge and riparian effects on forest litter beetles was used to assess autocorrelation and depletion effects. Data from control transects distant from the treatment transects located at ha...
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doi: 10.1007/s10841-006-0016-8
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free text keywords: Ecology, Insect Science, Animal Science and Zoology, Nature and Landscape Conservation, Pitfall trap, Riparian zone, geography.geographical_feature_category, geography, Spatial analysis, Species richness, Environmental gradient, Transect, Animal ecology, Biology, Habitat
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