The species richness of termites (Isoptera) under differing levels of forest disturbance in the Mbalmayo Forest Reserve, southern Cameroon

摘要: Five forest plots of differing disturbance levels were sampled qualitatively for termites in the Mbalmayo Forest Reserve, southern Cameroon, using 100 m belt transects. Results showed a large reduction species richness two severely disturbed compared with Near Primary plot, but little difference less regenerating plots; there is some evidence slight increase plots. Soil-feeders predominate primary and plots, are greatly reduced Wood-feeders appear to be more resilient than soil-feeders, although their low most The Termitinae dominant taxonomic group Apicotermitinae Macrotermitinae clear felled areas. There appears no secondary invasion by savanna-associated species, small apparent due influx usually associated natural gaps.