Research provides new methods to improve capture rates of ground-dwelling arthropods using pitfall trapping

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Nov 20, 2023, 10:17 am543 ptsHotTop
Pitfall traps are commonly used for capturing ground-dwelling arthropods, particularly beetles, ants, and spiders. The efficiency of a pitfall trapping system is significantly influenced by the quantity and size of traps, the spatial distribution of traps across the sampling area, and the movement…

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